Rotifer diversity of Malhara pond of Bhadrawati, Dist- Chandrapur (M.S.), India.

Authors

  • Harney NV Dept. of Zoology, Nilkanthrao Shinde Science and Arts College, Bhadrawati, Chandrapur-442902.
  • Dhamani AA P.G. Dept. of Zoology, N.H. College, Bramhapuri, Distt. Chandrapur-441206.
  • Andrew RJ P.G. Dept. of Zoology, Hislop College, Nagpur-440001.

Keywords:

Malhara pond, Rotifer diversity, Seasonal variation

Abstract

Rotifers, the group of microscopic soft bodied freshwater invertebrates form an important connecting link between primary producers and consumers of higher orders in an aquatic food web. The present paper describes the biodiversity of Rotifera fauna of Malhara  pond, located near the Bhadrawati town of  Chandrapur district. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of rotifer community was undertaken on monthly basis from October 2005 to September 2007. A total of 24 rotifer species belonging to 15 genera were identified during the period of Oct. 2005 to Sep. 2006, while a total of 22 rotifer species belonging to 15 genera were identified from Oct. 2006 to Sep 2007. The genus Brachionus were recorded as the most diversified genera being represented by seven species. The present study demonstrated that rotifers reaches the peak in density and diversity during summer and decreases during the monsoon season.  The seasonal fluctuation of this group is discussed in the light of recent literature.

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2013-03-31

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Harney NV, Dhamani AA, & Andrew RJ. (2013). Rotifer diversity of Malhara pond of Bhadrawati, Dist- Chandrapur (M.S.), India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 1(1), 32–36. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1020

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013): International Journal of Life Sciences

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