Study of Zooplankton Diversity of Nira Left Bank Canal Shardanagar Tal Baramati Dist Pune with Reference to Physico Chemical Parameters

Authors

  • U. S. Ghantaloo1, J. P. Sarwade2, A.F. Gaikwad3, S.M. Kamble4

Abstract

         Zooplankton is free swimming microscopic animals. They play important role as a food for aquatic fauna. We may even consider them as the most numerous animals on earth. They play an integral role in transfer of energy to the consumers hence they form the second tropic level in the energy flow. Detailed studies of Zooplankton diversity have been made on   Nira left bank canal of Shardanagar Baramati District Pune. The water samples were collected monthly from two different sites and studied for Zooplankton diversity. During the study, atmospheric temperature, water temperature, pH & dissolved oxygen were recorded. A total 25 species have been found of which Rotifer 10 species, Cladocera 8 species, Copepoda 5   species, Ostracoda 2 species have been found. The season wise analysis showed that average water temperature in the canal was maximum during summer, comparatively less during monsoon and least during winter. The pattern of fluctuation is similar with that of atmospheric temperature. The minimum Dissolved oxygen was recorded during summer and maximum during monsoon. In the present investigation species diversity of Zooplankton was recorded in Nira left Bank canal. The present study revealed that it is good source for pisiculture.

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Published

13-04-2011

How to Cite

J. P. Sarwade2, A.F. Gaikwad3, S.M. Kamble4, U. S. G. (2011). Study of Zooplankton Diversity of Nira Left Bank Canal Shardanagar Tal Baramati Dist Pune with Reference to Physico Chemical Parameters. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 3(3). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/638

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Animal Sciences