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Studies on Zooplankton Diversity with The Influence of Some Physicochemical Parameters of Surface Water of Manar Reservoir

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Pedewad SH and Solunke KR
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.15.2024.5556-5568

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In aquatic ecosystems, plankton serve as the fundamental food source, sustaining fish and other water-dwelling organisms. The diversity of zooplankton is a critical environmental metric for evaluating water quality. Due to their high sensitivity to environmental conditions and rapid response to habitat alterations, zooplankton diversity functions as an excellent indicator of changes in water quality. This sensitivity makes them essential for monitoring and comprehending the health of aquatic ecosystems. From January 2019 to December 2019, a study was conducted to evaluate the connection and impact between specific water quality parameters and seasonal abundance. The study focused on parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH. The research identified a total of 10 zooplankton species, comprising 4 species from Rotifera, 2 from Copepoda, 2 from Cladocera, and 2 from Protozoa.

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