A check list of floral and faunal diversity of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha: implication on conservation and environmental studies
Keywords:
Faunal Diversity, Floral Diversity, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Biodiversity ConservationAbstract
The paper reports a preliminary check list of plant species and 109 fauna belonging to 45 families including avifauna along with scientific name, vernacular name(s), family and habitat, available in the campus of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. The study was conducted during 2013 -2015 in all seasons. Among the plant species, 53 are medicinal, 43 are ornamental and 33 are edible along with the 23 weeds are recorded. Of the faunal diversity, 12 are reptiles, 55 are birds, 4 are mammals and 33 are butterflies were observed. Present field observatory work highlights the uses of local floras, scientific identification and conservation of available flora and fauna in the institute campus. Paper, also gives attention towards the conservation of bio-resources of the campus and proper utilization of bio-wealth in research, academic activities and other uses. Documentation of fauna and flora check list will be helpful in the environmental study too.
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