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A study of dragonflies and damselflies diversity in medicinal garden of Indira Institute of Pharmacy in Devrukh tehsil district of Ratnagiri
Authors
Rohit Raj, Vipul Sansare, Nimisha Baing, Darshana Vikhare
Abstract
The study investigates the diversity of dragonflies and damselflies in
the medicinal garden of Indira Institute of Pharmacy, located in Devrukh
Tehsil, District Ratnagiri. The objective of the research was to assess the
species richness, distribution patterns, and ecological significance of these
species within the medicinal garden ecosystem. A comprehensive survey was
conducted to document the presence of both dragonflies and damselflies in
various habitats of the garden. The methodology included visual observations,
photographic records, and species identification using both morphological and
behavioural characteristics. The study identified a total of 11 species of
damselflies and 23 species of dragonflies, with notable diversity in terms of
habitat preferences, with dragonflies predominantly observed near water sources
and damselflies in the vegetated areas. The findings emphasize the importance
of medicinal gardens as valuable microhabitats for preserving Odonata diversity
and highlight the potential role of these insects as bioindicators for
assessing the health of garden ecosystems.
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Pages:11-14
How to cite this article:
Rohit Raj, Vipul Sansare, Nimisha Baing, Darshana Vikhare "A study of dragonflies and damselflies diversity in medicinal garden of Indira Institute of Pharmacy in Devrukh tehsil district of Ratnagiri". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 11-14
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