The influence of physicochemical parameters on diversity and distribution of zooplankton in three ponds of Gangetic plain in India
The distribution and diversity of zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems depend mainly on the physicochemical properties of water. A minor change in the physicochemical parameters of aquatic systems influences the primary production and distribution of zooplankton. Two fishery ponds (P-1 and P-2) and an...
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| Language: | English |
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National University of Mongolia
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Mongolian Journal of Biological Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.biotaxa.org/mjbs/article/view/85863 |
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| Summary: | The distribution and diversity of zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems depend mainly on the physicochemical properties of water. A minor change in the physicochemical parameters of aquatic systems influences the primary production and distribution of zooplankton. Two fishery ponds (P-1 and P-2) and an abundant pond (P-3) were considered for this study. Among the physicochemical parameters hardness, alkalinity, salinity, DO, free CO2, and pH have been estimated. It appears that the number of zooplankton was less in P-1 than in P-2, but the richness and evenness were higher in P-1 than in P-2 and P-3. That was probably due to desirable ranges of different physicochemical parameters. The results showed that parameters like pH, DO, free CO2, and hardness are on the same side as the zooplankton in the biplot and alkalinity plays the role of buffer to maintain the pH of the pond water. These physicochemical parameters have a direct role, whereas, salinity and temperature have an inverse role in maintaining the zooplankton population in these three ponds. |
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| ISSN: | 1684-3908 2225-4994 |