BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences
Web of Science
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 1a

Zooplankton diversity of Palashi reservoir in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra

  • Author:
  • Lalita Kunjir, S. A. Kawade1
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 78 to 80

1Department of Zoology, Sharadchandra Pawar Mahavidyalaya, Lonand, Tal.: Khandala, Satara-415 521, India

Department of Zoology, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar-414 001, India

Online published on 27 April, 2021.

Abstract

During present study zooplankton diversity at Palashi reservoir, near Ahmednagar ( Maharashtra) was studied during June 2016 to May 2017, in order to assess suitability of this reservoir for fish culture. Altogether 16 species of zooplankton were recorded. The study revealed that rotifers dominated the zooplankton, The qualitative richness of zooplankton support availability of regular fish food in case of aquaculture practise.

Keywords

Palashi reservoir, Zooplankton, Rotifers, Ahmednagar