Diversity and Distribution of Zooplankton in Pandu Lake, Telangana, India

Authors

  • V. R. Solanki Department of Zoology, Nizam College (A), Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • Vasudha Lingampally Department of Zoology, Nizam College (A), Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • L. Mahesh Department of Zoology, Nizam College (A), Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
  • S. Sabita Raja Department of Zoology, Nizam College (A), Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rabs/v7/3074A

Keywords:

Zooplankton, rotifer, cladocera, copepod, dipteral, pandulake, bodhan

Abstract

A study on zooplankton distribution and abundance of Pandu Lake, Bodhan, Telangana, India was conducted during August 2002 to July 2004 to check its trophic status and provide new insights into its ecology. Zooplankton holds a significant place in the trophic structure and is primarily responsible for the transmission of energy in an aquatic ecosystem. In the Pandu lake the pattern of zooplankton abundance was Rotifera > Ostracoda > Copepoda > Diptera> Cladocera. Among all the zooplankton, rotifers exhibited maximum diversity and population density throughout the study period. Results indicated the eutrophic nature of Pandu Lake. The planktons are good indicators of water quality in Pandu lake and their ecological significance is suggesting to control the nutrient load which is a key source to eutrophication process.

Published

2022-08-24

How to Cite

V. R. Solanki, Vasudha Lingampally, L. Mahesh, & S. Sabita Raja. (2022). Diversity and Distribution of Zooplankton in Pandu Lake, Telangana, India. Research Aspects in Biological Science Vol. 7, 27–33. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rabs/v7/3074A

Issue

Research Aspects in Biological Science Vol. 7

Section

Chapters