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ABUNDANCE OF ZOOPLANKTON GROUPS IN BHINDAWAS RESERVIOR, DISTRICT JHAJJAR, HARYANA
Dr. Poonam
Page No. : 104-110
ABSTRACT
The zooplankton occupies a central position between the autotrophs and other heterotrophs and an important link in food web of a fresh water ecosystem. Zooplankton occurrence in the fresh water ecosystem is dependent on its productivity, which in turn has affected by physico-chemical parameters and nutrient level. The Bhindawas Reservoir is a large perennial reservoir of the Jhajjar district. Zooplankton groups in the reservoir of Bhindawas consisting of three main groups, namely Rotifers, Crustaceans and Protozoans. However, Protozoans are common in almost all the sampling points attained 54% of total protozoan group. The zooplankton invariably interacts with phytoplankton and help in the regeneration of nitrogen. The maximum number of zooplankton occurred in the winter season as compared to monsoon and summer season. The abundance of zooplankton groups will help to determine the potential of reservoir and are the best indicators to assess the organic pollution.
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