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- Occurrence and Seasonal Abundance of Sesarmiid Crab Pseudosesarma edwardsii De Man in Hugli-Matla Estuary, West Bengal
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1 Lake Town Girls' College, Lake Town, Kolkata-700 089, IN
2 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, FPS Building, 27, J. N. Road, Kolkata–700 016, IN
1 Lake Town Girls' College, Lake Town, Kolkata-700 089, IN
2 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, FPS Building, 27, J. N. Road, Kolkata–700 016, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 9, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 193-194Abstract
The sesarmid crab Pseudosesarma edwardsii (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmiidae) was described by De Man in 1887 as Sesarma edwardsii from "Bengalischen Meerbusen" ( = Bay of Bengal). Alcock (1900 cited from 1984, reprint edition) reported this crab from Myanmar coast, Sri Lanka, Andaman islands and Gangetic delta (without giving precise locality data).
- First Report of Flabelligerid Polychaete Pherusa bengalensis from Odisha Coast
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1 Zoological Survey of India, 27, J. L. Nehru Road, F. P. S. Building, Kolkata-7000016, West Bengal, IN
2 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
1 Zoological Survey of India, 27, J. L. Nehru Road, F. P. S. Building, Kolkata-7000016, West Bengal, IN
2 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 9, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 195-196Abstract
During a recent survey to Chandipur coast (Balasore District), Odisha one of us (MR) collected a specimen of polychaete worm from the lower tidal area of the Chandipur sea beach. This specimen is 65 mm long and 7 mm wide with reddish-brown ooze adhering to the skin surface. Body is cylindrical or club-shaped anteriorly, while posterior part tapering, looking like a filiform coiled tail. Body is covered by small globular papillae. Buccal tube is very long, protrusible, cylindrical and frilled at the edge. Mouth opening is trilobed, two ventral lobes are larger than the dorsal.- Wetland Economics: 1. Fish Production in a Freshwater Beel of West Bengal
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 8-9Abstract
Wetland economics more precisely fish production data of a freshwater beel, viz., Bhomra beel, an oxbow lake of 99.28 water area in Nadia district of West Bengal is herein communicated. Bhomra Fishermen Cooperative Society Ltd. (BFCS), established in 1957, is the lease holder of this beel which presently provides livelihood to 313 fishermen families. Fish production data reveal that the productions of both carp and weed fish varieties (amacha) vary from year to year in this beel. In 2001-2002 table fish production was 42,485 kg in terms of quantity and Rs. 12,18,221 in terms of value along with weed fish of 7,848 kg in quantity and Rs. 2,35,494 in value, while the production of table fish in 2010-2011 was 27,300 kg in quantity and Rs. 16,97,200 in value along with weed fish of 5,226 kg in quantity and Rs. 3,13,260 in value. Ten years' average annual overall fish production was 46,733.1 kg during 1991-2000 as per earlier records and 39,926.3 kg during 2001-2010 (in the present study), indicating a decline in production. It has also been revealed that fishermen engaged in catching weed fish species get almost the entire sale proceeds from the society since they are to pay Rs. 30 per month for catching amacha. However, conflicting issues over lifting of beel water for irrigation purpose hampering harvesting of fish during summer as well as local disturbances and threats need to be mitigated for better production achievement and sustainable utilization of wetland resource base.- Wetland Wealth of Haora and Hugli Districts, West Bengal
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N. C. Nandi
1,
Mousumi Roy
2
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 10-10Abstract
Etymologically, Haora and Hugli districts of West Bengal owe their names from waterbodies, i.e., Haora from haor, meaning wetland in Bengali and Hugli from the river Hooghly. These two districts, being located in the mature deltaic region of Ganga delta plain, are rich in waterways and wetland resources. Important rivers of these two adjacent districts are Hooghly, Damodar, Rupnarayan, Saraswati, Ghia, Kausiki, etc. Major wetlands of these districts include Dunkuni marsh, Rajapur jala, Amta jala, Khanan jala, Khanakul jala, Kumirmora beel, Sultanpur beel, etc. In all, Haora district has non-impounded waters like rivers, canals and beel/ baors of 3,145.46 ha and impounded water of 5,554.66 ha, while Hugli district has 11,958.44 ha and 16,268.01 ha of non-impounded and impounded waters respectively. Field observations have revealed that these two districts enjoy appreciable importance with respect to production of various items of freshwater fisheries in West Bengal which include freshwater fishes, prawns, shrimps, crabs, snails and mussels. Major carps and exotic carps are cultivated in ponds and jheels, while weed fishes, crustaceans and mollusks are naturally grown in various types of wetlands including paddy fields.
These two districts also enjoy production of commercially important aquatic and amphibious plant species, such as, hogla, helenchasak, kalmisak, susnisak, thankunisak, padma, paniphal, patighas, madurkathi, shaluk, shola, kulekhara, kushghas, jundarighas, etc. Some of these plant species are cultivated in marshy areas and roadside or railway jheels to earn a living from their production and sale in West Bengal and adjoining states. These cultivated plant species are mainly grown in Haora district, viz., hogla (Typha) in and around Kulgachia-Birshibpur areas, padma (Nelumbo) in Kulgachia, Kantapukur and Deulti areas, patighas in Balarampur-Birshibpur areas, madurkathi in Garhbhabanipur-Amata areas, while paniphal (Trapa) chas and madurkathi (Cyperus) chas are well known in railway jheels of Kamarkundu and Munsirhat areas respectively of Hugli district. Since there is rampant reclamation and horizontal shrinkage of marshes, swamps, beels and jheels it is high time to protect these wetlands and save the livelihood of local farmers, fisherfolk and rural populace depending on these aquaresources in this part of West Bengal.
- Role of Gender in Wetland Resource Management
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1 Kishore Bharati Bagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
1 Kishore Bharati Bagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 11-11Abstract
Wetlands are integral part of our environment and intimately associated with human society. Even then, there is an increasing concern particularly on conservation of wetlands as habitats for wetland biodiversity. In human society, amongst men and women, women are more concerned about environment and they play prominent role in protection and preservation of natural resources including wetland resources. It has been seen that women in rural areas are more linked with wetland resource use, care and conservation of wetlands than men. Greater domestic responsibilities make women socially and psychologically more sensitive to changes in their surroundings as well as for wise use of wetland resources than males. Their traditional gender roles bring them in daily contact with various natural resources like land, water, wetland, forest and wildlife. In the fishing sectors, both freshwater and marine, they contribute a great deal in household income generation and to the fishing economy through collecting, sorting, processing, packaging, marketing, etc. In North Eastern Indian state of Assam, foodplain wetland fisheries follow the history of traditional management wherein the role of women especially fisher women is immense in prevalent management of foodplain wetlands. In the present communication major roles of Indian women are reviewed with respect to their intimate association and concern towards utilization of wetlands and wetland resources from different states of India especially from Assam and West Bengal. Since women act as the initiators and tutors of their children, women should be involved more and more on problems and issues of our environment including wetlands so that environmental conservation particularly wetland and wetland biodiversity conservation can be achieved through their active participation.- Women and Wetlands of West Bengal:Role and Relationships
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Mousumi Roy
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N. C. Nandi
2
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1 Kishore Bharati Bagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
1 Kishore Bharati Bagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata-700 034, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 11-12Abstract
West Bengal is rich with natural and man-made wetlands, both freshwater and brackish water. Total wetland area of the state has been estimated at 10.49 lakh ha (freshwater area: 5.89 lakh ha, estuarine area: 2.5 lakh ha and brackish water area: 2.1 lakh ha), excluding paddy fields. Amongst these ecological types, freshwater wetlands, such as, pond, pool, beel, baor, haur, jala, doba, daha, dighi, sagar, sayer, etc., are distributed widely all over West Bengal. And amongst these freshwater wetlands, womenfolk are especially concerned with smaller water bodies, shallow marshes and lowland depressions like dobas, jheels, jalas, paddy fields and roadside nullahs those offer suitable sites for fishing small indigenous fishes and shrimps, and also for collecting edible freshwater snails, mussels and crabs. Rural women regularly depend on these wetlands for collecting edible plant food materials for domestic consumption as well as ethnomedicinal plants for cure of various ailments. The collection of aquatic animal resources, viz., weed fishes, crustaceans and molluscs, and edible and commercially important plant species naturally grown in West Bengal wetlands are enlisted, indicating their usage and importance. It has further been noticed that the role of rural womenfolk in fishing and collecting aquatic resources are intimate, deep ischolar_mained and deeply dependent. The relationships of rural womenfolk with wetlands are highlighted in this communication along with necessity for awareness generation to protect these wetlands from natural shrinkage, growing reclamation and pesticide pollution.- Concept and Concerns for East Kolkata Wetland:A Ramsar Site in West Bengal
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1 Dept. of Zoology, KBBN College, Kolkata - 700 034, IN
1 Dept. of Zoology, KBBN College, Kolkata - 700 034, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 58-59Abstract
Conceptually, East Kolkata Wetland (EKW) was declared by the IUCN as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2002 because of its immense ecological values and wise uses. Consequently, the designation of this wetland as a Ramsar site marks the commitment of the Government of India to undertake measures for ensuring its wise use. The 'Wise Use' concept of the Ramsar Convention provides a framework for management planning for wetlands. Wise use of wetlands is defined in the Convention text as 'the maintenance of their ecological character, achieved through implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development'. Formulation of integrated management plan emphasizes on development of effective institutional mechanisms for conservation and sustainable development of the wetland for the benefit of stakeholders. Generally the stakeholders, fishermen and the communities directly related with this wetland for their livelihood remain much more concerned about the wetland. In EKW the local communities are especially concerned about the rapid change in biodiversity of various bheries associated within this wetland system due to changes in hydrological regimes and land use. Problem of encroaching urban development is grave. Silting up of the fishponds resulting in cutting potential fish production by two-thirds is the main concern of the stakeholders. However, on the basis of their concern management plans are nowadays drawn to enhancing fish biodiversity through establishing a centre for culture of indigenous fish species and establishing units for standardization of captive breeding of endangered species.- Asian Openbill Stork, Anastomus oscitans (Boddart, 1783) Census at Brace Bridge Nature Park, Kolkata
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Authors
Arindam Senapati
1,
Diya Samaddar
1,
Deepashree Roy
1,
Kamalesh Modak
1,
Mousumi Hazra
1,
Priyanka Khan
1,
Shiulita Majhi
1,
Srimonta Mondal
1,
Sunetra Khan
1,
Sutapa Das
1,
Mousumi Roy
2,
Anirban Ray
2,
Kaushik Deuti
3,
N. C. Nandi
4
Affiliations
1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College (KBBNC), Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBNC, (SEBA) Kolkata, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, (SEBA) Kolkata, IN
4 Social Environmental and Biological Association, (SEBA) Kolkata
1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College (KBBNC), Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBNC, (SEBA) Kolkata, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, (SEBA) Kolkata, IN
4 Social Environmental and Biological Association, (SEBA) Kolkata
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 34-34Abstract
As a part of Calcutta University curriculum, a local excursion was made by us on September 13, 2014 at Brace Bridge Nature Park (BBNP), a 60 ha sewage fed fi shery system in Kolkata, under the guidance of our teachers and, accompanied and supervised by experts on the subject. The excursion was an exciting exercise to have the glimpse of nature and wildlife at the park. The jheels of this fi shery system have long been used city sewage water for puri fi cation and pisciculture. The entire area is brought under beautification and greenery with gardens, tall trees and some cages and enclosures of deer, pet animals and birds for visitors.References
- Pramanik, A. K., Santra, K. B. and Manna, C. K. 2010. Abundance and diversity of plants and animals in the Kulik bird sanctuary, Raigunj, West Bengal, India. J. Biodiversity. 1(1): 13-17.
- Wetland Watch. 1. Diara Marshlands
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Kolkata
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Kolkata
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 46-46Abstract
On 5 th April, 2015, we visited Diara marshlands under Uttar Rajyadharpur mouza, Piarapur Gram Panchayat, Hooghly district, West Bengal. A broken brick and rubbish top semi-kachcha road, locally known as Jangal Road, from Diara Railway Station to Delhi High Road, a distance of about two kilometers was travelled. Along side it was found that the sewerage laden Jangal nullah which serves the need for irrigation in the area, which was teeming with agricultural activities, growing rice-paddies and a wide variety of vegetables, dominated by bhindi (okra / lady's finger) production varying from 2-5 kg/ katha / week during peak growing period.- Wetland Economics : 1. Fish Production in Bhomra Beel, Nadia District, West Bengal
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 49-52Abstract
Wetland economics and especially fish production data of a freshwater beel, viz., Bhomra beel in Nadia district of West Bengal is communicated. Fish production data reveal that the productions of both carp and weed fish varieties (amacha) vary from year to year. In 2001-2002 table fish production was 42,485 kg in terms of quantity and ₹ 12,18,221/- in terms of value along with weed fish of 7,848 kg in quantity and ₹ 2,35,494/- in value, while in 2010-2011, table fish production was 27,300 kg in quantity and ₹ 16,97,200/- in value along with weed fish of 5,226 kg in quantity and ₹ 3,13,260/- in value. Ten years' average annual overall fish production was 46,733.1 kg during 1991-2000 as per earlier records and 39,926.3 kg during 2001-2010 (in the present study), indicating a decline in production. It has also been revealed that fishermen engaged in catching weed fish species get almost the entire sale proceeds from the society since they are to pay ₹ 30/- per month for catching amacha.Keywords
Wetland Economics, Fish Production, Bhomra Beel, West Bengal.References
- Dandapai, D. and Islam, S. 2009. A study of production, productivity and profi tability of fi sheries in the district of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. J. Business and Economics Issues, 1(1): 92-101.
- Jhingran, A. G. 1989. Strategies for development of beel fi sheries. In: Training in Management of Beel (Oxbow Lake) Fisheries. Bull No. 63: 1-7, CICFRI, Barrackpore.
- Nandi, N. C. and Pramanik, S. K. 2013. Weed fi sh resources and their production economics in Bhomra beel, Nadia district, West Bengal. Proc. Nat. Sem. on Natural Resources and Heritage Conservation in India, SEBA, Kolkata, pp. 14-15.
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- Wetland Watch. 2. Rajarhat Waterbodies - The Promising Bird Habitats in Kolkata
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1 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
3 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
1 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
3 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 248-248Abstract
The eastern fringe of Kolkata, recently getting developed as a new township and destination of affluent class families serving mainly in global fields, possesses acres and acres of wetlands. Some of these wetlands are still untouched by the influence of concrete jungle, and, therefore, still remain as a good destination of bird watchers (Fig. 1), because this area is the perfect habitat of beautiful wetland and grassland birds like Water-cock, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Asian Openbill Stork, Little Grebe, Black-breasted weaver, Red Munia, Tricoloured Munia, Scaly breasted Munia, Striated Grassbird, Bristled Grassbird, Bengal Bushlark, Zitting cisticola , Pipit, Prinia and many more. Habitat preference for breeding and foraging of most of these water birds in these marshy wetlands is due to free floating water-chest-nut mat (Fig. 2). Several fish species as well as a wide variety of macroinvertebrates are available in and around these wetlands, which attract foraging birds.- Macroinvertebrate Diversity of Indrabeel, West Bengal
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1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata–700 060, West Bengal, IN
1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata–700 060, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 7, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 53-55Abstract
A total of 46 macroinvertebrate species belonging to 5 major groups, viz., crustacea (6 species), insecta (21 species), arachnida (4 species), mollusca (14 species) and annelida (1 species) have been recorded from Indrabeel, Puruliya district, West Bengal. Gastropoda and insecta are the most dominant groups, the latter representing highest diversity of 21 species, followed by gastropods (14 species).- Rise in Water Temperature of Indian Museum Tank-A Hydro-Historical Study
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Mousumi Roy
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N. C. Nandi
2
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1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata-700 060, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata–700 053, IN
1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata-700 060, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata–700 053, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 6, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 243-243Abstract
Indian Museum tank and Ballygunge Science College pond have long been used as hydrobiological demonstration and research study ponds by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists and Calcutta University researchers respectively (Nandi, 2007). At present a team of ZSI scientists has been working for a comprehensive study of Indian Museum tank.- Ecology and Ecosystem Services of Some Selected Wetlands of Puruliya District, West Bengal
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N. C. Nandi
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Mousumi Roy
1
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1 Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700 053, IN
1 Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700 053, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 4, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 83-91Abstract
Three important wetlands of Puruliya district. West Bengal, viz., Indrabil near Indrabil Station, Saheb bundh of Puruliya town and Adra reservoir of Adra town have been selected and surveyed for ecological and hydrobiological study. These are freshwater wetlands and serve as important waterfowl habitats. The present paper deals with physiographical features, vegetation profile, limnological conditions, faunal resources (177 species under 67 families) and ecosystem services of these wetlands. The ecosystem goods and services offered by these three wetlands are enumerated. Based on the bioindicator species that are pollution sensitive, pollution tolerant, pollution resistant, an average BMW? (Bio Monitoring Working Party) score has been determined for these three wetlands. In overall, these three wetlands are in moderate state of pollution and among them Indrabil is comparatively clean or less polluted.Keywords
Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Wetlands. West Bengal.- Crustacean Community and Ecosystem Health of Some Selected Wetlands of West Bengal
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1 Zoological Survey of India, 27 Jawaharlal Nehai Road, Kolkata-700016, IN
1 Zoological Survey of India, 27 Jawaharlal Nehai Road, Kolkata-700016, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 4, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 93-100Abstract
Crustaceans are primarily aquatic organisms. They are mostly marine but there are many freshwater species inhabiting ponds, lakes, streams and rivers and occupy a basic position in aquatic food chain. In the present paper, crustacean communities of four selected wetlands of West Bengal, namely, Rabindra Sarovar, Nalban, Brace Bridge Nature Park and Mirik Lake have been studied. All these four water bodies are freshwater wetlands. Among these, Nalban and Brace Bridge Nature Park are sewage fed wetlands. Crustacean community of these wetlands is comprised of Cladocera, Copepoda, Ostracoda, Conchostraca, Amphipoda, Isopoda and Decapoda. The list includes 36 species of zooplankton and macrozoobenthos. The study reveals highest representation of crustacean diversity in Rabindra Sarovar Data obtained on water quality as well as general ecological parameters suggest that highest crustacean diversity is associated with habitat ecology, niche diversity, naturalness and ecosystem health of the wetlands.Keywords
Crustacean Community, Ecosystem Health, Wetlands, Bioindicator.- Wetland Economics. 3. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Chestnut Cultivation with Two Case Studies
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
2 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 113-120Abstract
Cost benefit analysis of water chestnut cultivation in West Bengal is communicated herein with two case studies. Field observations made in Railway jheels of southern West Bengal including Rajarhat areas in Kolkata have revealed that water chestnut, locally called paniphal, is grown of three husk colour, viz., green, red and purple with predominance of green variety in this part of the country. Production process begins actively in June after the lease agreement is made either verbally by the private parties or through tender system by the railway authorities and continues up to the first week of December when harvesting is over. Observations on cultivation, harvesting and marketing as well as case studies suggest it a labour intensive enterprise which requires manure (DAP) for growth of the plant and medicine (pesticide) for pest infestation. Cost benefit analysis for the year 2014, suggests that paniphal farmers earned a meagre amount of ` 1,000- ` 3,000/- (av. ` 2,000/-) per bigha excluding remuneration of the farmer and his household labour during the entire period of cultivation of about six months. Because of its commercial importance, community dependency and livelihood dependency of labourers as well as environmental benefits like nutrient removal and water purification, an integration of paniphal cultivation with pisciculture and integrated wetland management at the Block Level is suggested.Keywords
Wetland Economics, Water Chestnut Cultivation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies.References
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- Wetland Watch. 3. Paddyfield Wetlands Naturally Producing Medicinal Plant (Brahmi Shak) in Canning Block-II, West Bengal
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 125-126Abstract
Rice fields are specialized temporary man-made wetlands, often used in paddy-cum-fish culture, especially in low-lying lands of North and South 24-Parganas districts in West Bengal. In the course of field surveys on wetland economics and livelihood dependency on wetland biodiversity during monsoon season in 2015, it was found that local marginal farmers of Fisherypara village under Jeevantala Gram Panchayat of Canning Block II, South 24-Parganas district, West Bengal were found largely engaged in gathering Brahmi shak, Bacopa monnieri (L) from rice fields due to scarcity of rain that season.- Wetland Watch. 4. Ballavpur Wetland : No Longer an Important Bird Habitat of West Bengal
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1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 127-128Abstract
An weekend trip to Santiniketan by one of us (MR) in November 2016 offered a glimpse of wetlands and wildlife in the Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS), earlier an important bird habitat in West Bengal wherein during 1993-1994, Barheaded goose was also recorded along with others (Nandi et al., 2001 : Rec. zool. Surv. India, 99 (1-4) : 135-156). Amongst the total 15 wildlife sanctuaries of West Bengal, Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary with a man-made wetland (Tank) inside is the IUCN category type II sanctuary located within the Chhotonagpur Plateau of Birbhum district of this State.- Wetland Watch. 6. Bellamya Fishing at Stake in and around Garia Fishery System, Kolkata, West Bengal
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1 Dept. of Zoology, KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
1 Dept. of Zoology, KBBN College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 131-131Abstract
Freshwater snail belonging to Bellamya species, viz., Bellamya bengalensis (Lamarck), locally known as 'Gugli', is an important edible snail inhabiting freshwater wetlands throughout India. It is consumed as nutritional food in the form of soup and curry as well as roasted by the tribal and poor populace of the country as protein supplement as well as for its medicinal value in curing diseases like asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, joint pain and night blindness. Also, use of this snail-water in curing redness of eye and conjunctivitis is well recognised in rural and urban population of North Eastern India.- Befriendly Behaviour of Rufous Treepie at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
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1 KBBN College, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 15, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 105-106Abstract
During field excursion to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan with thirty students of KBBN College, we came across, in the morning safari, an amazing flock of Rufous Treepies, Dendrocitta vagabunda (Latham, 1790), competing for space on the heads and hands of visitors to eat biscuits crumbs at the entry gate of RTR (Figs 1-2). We were surprised by watching such a befriendly behaviour of this wild bird species whom we see in West Bengal always fly away from human beings. On inquiry from staffs and visitors it was revealed that this has become a familiar sight to them, though other birds like, Red Vented Bulbul, Lapwing, Robin, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon and Jungle babbler at the same spot keep a safe distance.References
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- Limnology, Biodiversity and Management Issues of Mirik Lake, West Bengal
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Mousumi Roy
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N. C. Nandi
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1 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
1 KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata, IN
2 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 9, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 73-77Abstract
Limnology, biodiversity and management issues of a high altitude mountain-located Mirik Lake have revealed higher chloride content (13.7-22.0 mg/l), lower biodiversity (83 animal species) and multifarious management issues. But this lake has higher dissolved oxygen content (4.3-12.6 mg/l), considerable fish diversity (29 species) and immense ecosystem services, while its economic utility and community dependence indicate adequate scope for beautification and management actions.Keywords
Mirik Lake, Limnology, Biodiversity, Community Dependence, Management Issues.References
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Mousumi Roy
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Anirudhha Dey
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1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata-700 060, West Bengal, IN
1 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College, Department of Zoology, 148, Ramkrishna Sarani, Vivekananda Pally, Behala, Kolkata-700 060, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 17, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 83-88Abstract
Egg masses of six molluscan species (5 gastropods, viz., Natica sp., Thais sp., Neritina sp., Nassarius sp. and Pugilina sp. and one cephalopod Sepia sp.) abundantly encountered on the mid littoral stretch of Chandipur beach at low tide were studied.Keywords
Chandipur, Diversity, Egg Mass, Mollusca, Sand Flat, Spawning.References
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