Abstract

8.Assessment of Malcofaunal diversity of Bilaspur district, Chatishgarh from the collection of National Zoological Collection of, Zoological Survey of India, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Pallabi Priyadarsini and Sandeep Kushwaha
The present study reported on Freshwater Mollusca in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. The present study revealed a total of 128 specimens belonging to 12 species, 12 genera, 7 family, 4 orders and 2 classes of freshwater mollusks (Gastropod and Bivalvia) has been examined along with one species of Land Molluscs also reported from the district. This is the first report of the mollusks species from this area which will help in evaluate the mollusks diversity of this district. Keywords: Molluscs, Gastropod, Bivalve, Bilaspur, First Report.