Physico-chemical and aquatic insects diversity of pond ecosystem in Karwar, India

Authors

  • Vasantkumar B Department of studies in Zoology, Government Arts and Science College, Karwar- 581303, India
  • Roopa SV Department of Studies and Research in Marine Biology, Karnataka University P.G Centre, Kodibag, Karwar-581303, India

Keywords:

Aquatic insects, Physico-chemical parameters, diversity, Hemiptera

Abstract

This study was aimed to study the diversity of aquatic insects and physicochemical factors of water in pond of Karwar, India. The aquatic insects were collected using insects net from the study area during June 2009 to May 2010. 15 species belonging to 6 orders were found, with the highest number of aquatic insects from the order Hemiptera. The most abundant order was Coleoptera which were very commonly found during the study period. Physicochemical values of water, air temperature, pH, DO, DO, CO2, TA, Cl2, PO4 and NH4 were measured.

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2014-06-30

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Vasantkumar B, & Roopa SV. (2014). Physico-chemical and aquatic insects diversity of pond ecosystem in Karwar, India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 2(2), 148–154. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1143

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2014): International Journal of Life Sciences

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