Seasonal rhythms in the physico-chemical characteristics of the Swamps of Purnia, (Bihar)

Authors

  • Siddhartha R Eco-Genetical Research Laboratory, P. G. Deptt. Of Zoology, Purnia College, Purnia (854301), Bihar.
  • Tanti KD Department of Zoology, M. L. Arya College, Kasba, Purnia (854301), Bihar
  • Mishra Anita Eco-Genetical Research Laboratory, P. G. Deptt. Of Zoology, Purnia College, Purnia (854301), Bihar.
  • Pandey BN Eco-Genetical Research Laboratory, P. G. Deptt. Of Zoology, Purnia College, Purnia (854301), Bihar.

Keywords:

Swamps, Physico-chemical parameters, Air breathing fishes, Hypoxic and hypercarbic conditions

Abstract

Physico-chemical parameters of the swamps of Harda, Purnia were studied to know their roles in production and distribution of biota, especially air-breathing fishes in this freshwater ecosystem. It was observed that the physico-chemical environment of this water body was quite suitable for the growth of air-breathing fishes as relative temperature, high value of dissolved oxygen and the highest production range of alkalinity favour the production of these aquatic fauna. Ten species of air breathing fishes were found in the swamps. The interaction of various physico-chemical factors was also found to decide the fate of the biological conditions of this freshwater body.

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2013-03-31

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Siddhartha R, Tanti KD, Mishra Anita, & Pandey BN. (2013). Seasonal rhythms in the physico-chemical characteristics of the Swamps of Purnia, (Bihar). International Journal of Life Sciences, 1(1), 63–66. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1026

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

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