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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Biodiversity of zooplankton in freshwater ecosystems of Rajasthan: A comprehensive review
Authors
Rakesh, Nadim Chishty
Abstract
The biodiversity of zooplankton in the fresh
water ecosystems of Rajasthan reveals the ecological variations of this region.
For the aquatic food web and the environment, zooplanktons are important as
primary consumers. This study compiles data from several online research papers
published between 2001 to 2024 on the distribution and diversity of
zooplankton, which include over 273 species belonging to five major groups:
Protozoa, Rotifers, Copepods, Cladocerans, and Ostracods. In southern
Rajasthan, the most species rich of zooplankton particularly classed to the
order Cladocera are Daphnia and Keratella species, which is
common to tropic and subtropic regions. Highly adaptable organisms like Keratella
tropica and Daphnia magna are abundant in the region. The rare forms
like Spicodiaptomus chelospinus demonstrate the ecological peculiarity
of the water bodies. These studies have highlighted the need to amplify the
protective measures for zooplankton, and so the freshwater ecosystems.
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How to cite this article:
Rakesh, Nadim Chishty "Biodiversity of zooplankton in freshwater ecosystems of Rajasthan: A comprehensive review". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 1-8
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