Zooplankton diversity and seasonal variation of Banshelki Dam, Udgir Dist. Latur (MH)
Department of Zoology, Shri Havagiswami College, Udgir, Latur, Maharashtra, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(02), 041–045
Publication history:
Received on 15 September 2023; revised on 26 October 2023; accepted on 28 October 2023
Abstract:
The present study of zooplankton diversity and seasonal variation in Banshelki Dam was conducted to check the status in the area and provide its ecology. The study was carried out during the period of one annual cycle i.e. June 2008 to May 2009. A total of 23 species were found in this dam. Among these, Rotifers comprise of 07 species, Cladocera 08, Copepods 06 and Ostracoda 01 species. The season wise zooplankton analysis showed that the no. of population was highest during summer, followed by monsoon and lowest during winter.
Keywords:
Banshelki Dam; Zooplankton; Seasonal variation; Diversity
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