期刊名称:International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
电子版ISSN:2141-243X
出版年度:2013
卷号:5
期号:6
页码:317-332
DOI:10.5897/IJBC2013.0568
语种:English
出版社:Academic Journals
摘要:Present investigation has been conducted on Samrat Ashok Sagar (popularly known as Halali reservoir) of Madhya Pradesh with special reference to its zooplankton diversity in relation physico-chemical characteristics. 105 (One hundred and five) zooplankton species were identified from Samrat Ashok Sagar which consisted of Rotifera 43 species (41%), Cladocera 25 species (24%), Protozoa 20 species (19%), Copepoda 12 species (11%) and Ostracoda 5 species (5%). The investigation on physico-chemical characteristics at different sites revealed its alkaline nature, suitable for aquaculture practices. Significant site variations have been recorded due to the interference of sewage and agricultural wastes. Among all the zooplankton groups, Rotifera recorded dominance. Maximum diversity of zooplankton population was recorded at macrophytic sites during summer season.