Zooplankton diversity and their monthly variation in Chakki Talab, Bodhan, Telangana
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Zooplankton, bioindicators, Eutrophication, Chakki talab, BodhanAbstract
Chakki talab is one of the lakes in Bodhan, Telangana, India. Most of the lakes in India are under threat from nutrient overloading, leading to their eutrophication which is responsible for deterioration of water quality. In fresh water bodies zooplankton play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance and are used as potential bioindicators for assessing water quality, biological monitoring and changing trophic condition. In this regard the zooplankton diversity of Chakki talab was evaluated on monthly basis for one year, October 2015 to September 2016. In the present investigation the percentage abundance of zooplankton was Rotifera > Ostracoda> Protozoa > Copepoda > Chironimids > Cladocera. The abundance of Rotifera throughout the study period reflects the increase in entry of nutrient load into the Chakki talab through nonpoint sources. Keeping in view the present ecological status of Chakki talab, continuous surveillance is recommended.
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