17.Comparative study of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton diversity of two sites of Narmada River Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
Prashant Shakya, Madhuri Sharma and Priti Mishra |
The present was undertaken to know diversity Phytoplankton and Zooplankton of two sites Gwarighat (Site A) and Khirahnighat (Site B) of Narmada River Jabalpur, The research was conducted from July 2023 to December 2023. Water sample were collected from both sites for estimation of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton. In the present study 16 phytoplankton species were recorded, representing Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae. The average Phytoplankton count was estimated (113 to 443) in per liter of water of site A. A total 13 Phytoplankton species were recorded, representing Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae 01 form site B. The average Phytoplankton count was estimated (97 to 302) in per liter of water form site B. A total of 09 species of Zooplankton was recorded from site A, Cladocera, Rotifera, Copepodaand Ostracodafrom site A. A total 07 species of Zooplankton were recorded from site B, Cladocera, Rotifera, Copepodac and Ostracoda species. Keyword: Narmada River, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton Diversity. |