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Diversity of zooplankton from Visapur dam, Ahilyanagar with notes on studies similar habitats of Maharashtra state
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Dilipkumar G Bhalsing, Sunil N Pokale
Abstract
Dams and reservoirs are important aquatic
habitats providing water for human consumption, irrigation, industry and a
source of food. Zooplankton are important components of such freshwater
ecosystems. Freshwater zooplankton consist of rotifers, cladocerans, copepods
and ostracods. We studied the diversity of zooplankton over a period of one
year in the Visapur dam, Ahilyanagar. We documented 23 rotifers and 2
cladocerans from the waterbody. We also surveyed selected research papers on
dams and reservoirs for their zooplankton fauna composition. Most studies
conclude that rotifers are the most diverse and abundant group, followed by
cladocera. Importance of zooplankton is emphasized, and urgent need for
conservation of aquatic habitats is addressed.
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Pages:16-20
How to cite this article:
Dilipkumar G Bhalsing, Sunil N Pokale "Diversity of zooplankton from Visapur dam, Ahilyanagar with notes on studies similar habitats of Maharashtra state". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 16-20
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