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- A Case Study on Rhizopoda (Protozoa) Fauna of Temple Premises from Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu
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1 Protozoology Section, Lower Invertebrate Division, Zoological Survey of India, M-block, New Alipore, Kolkata - 700 053, IN
1 Protozoology Section, Lower Invertebrate Division, Zoological Survey of India, M-block, New Alipore, Kolkata - 700 053, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 11, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 275-278Abstract
The present investigation was made from several temple premises of Kancheepuram district, viz., Kamatchi Amman temple, Ulagalandha Perumal temple, Kaleeswarar temple, Sri Adi Parameswari Kalikambal temple and Kumarakottam temple, which are famous heritage places in Tamil Nadu, southern part of India. The samples from soil, trees, gardens, water tanks, walls, etc., from the temple premises were collected. From the analyses of these samples, 9 species of rhizopoda under 4 genera and 3 families, viz., Arcellidae, Centropyxidae and Euglyphidae belonging to 2 orders, viz., Testacealobosa and Testaceafi losa were recorded. These protozoan species are reported for the fi rst time from these heritage premises of Tamil Nadu.Keywords
Temple Premises, Kancheepuram, Rhizopoda, Protozoa.
- Protozoans and Other Micro Invertebrates Associated With Littoral Macrophytes of Few Wetlands of Magrahat II Block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
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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 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 30-30Abstract
In wetlands, a well-developed macrophyte community provides shelter against predation for vulnerable prey species like microinvertebrates and fishes. Macrophytes are usually covered with epiphytes that are grazed upon by several invertebrates that are themselves an important fraction of the diet of many fishes and birds. The macrophyte of six different types of samples, i.e., Ipomoea sp., Eichornia sp., Lemna sp., Pistia sp., Salvinia sp. and Wolffia sp. from seven pond habitats of Magrahat II block at Diamond Harebour, West Bengal were collected. The collected macrophytes were vigorously rinsed and washed in distilled water and further sieved through 50 μm plankton net and the collections were preserved in 5% formaldehyde. The protozoa, rotifera and microcrustaceans, viz., cladocera, copepoda and ostracoda were recorded. A total of 20 species of protozoa, 6 species of Rotifera, 1 species of Cladocera, 1 species of Ostracoda, copepodite stages of Cyclopoida and Harpacticoida, nematodes and 10 species of desmids were recorded. Protozoans showed higher species diversity and abundance compared to other invertebrates during the investigation.- Diversity of Microzooplankton (Tintinnida) in Muttukadu Backwaters, South East Coast of India
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J. Chitra
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R. Ramanibai
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1 Zoological Survey of India, F.P.S. Building, Kolkata–700 016, IN
2 Unit of Biomonitoring and Management, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy campus, Chennai–600 025, IN
1 Zoological Survey of India, F.P.S. Building, Kolkata–700 016, IN
2 Unit of Biomonitoring and Management, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy campus, Chennai–600 025, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 7, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 45-52Abstract
Species composition, density and diversity of tintinnids along with hydrographical parameters in Muttukadu backwaters (Lat. 12°47'N, Long. 80°15' E), South East coast of India were studied from February 2004 to May 2006. Fifteen species of tintinnids were recorded and among them, Favella ehrenbergi and Favella philippinensis were dominant during the study period. The observed maximum population density of tintinnids were 1,58,500 ind/m3 at location 1 during postmonsoon season in February 2006 may be due to the higher levels of salinity (ppt) and the higher peak in physicochemical parameters observed in postmonsoon seasons during the study period. The richness of phytoplankton showed their higher productivity and population density during 2005 in all the seasons after tsunami event.Keywords
Tintinnida, Muttukadu Backwaters.- Studies on Copepod Fauna and its Abundance in Muttukadu Backwater, Tamilnadu, India
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J. Chitra
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R. Ramanibai
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1 Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600 025, IN
1 Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600 025, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 5, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 243-250Abstract
Among zooplankton, copepod community in Muttukadu backwater was investigated in detail during February 2004 and May 2006. A total of 41 species of copepoda belonging to 22 genera under three suborders Calanoida (17), Cyclopoida (15) and Harpacticoida (09) along with nauplii and copepodites were recorded. In this paper, the monthly and seasonal abundance of copepod fauna is reported from four locations of Muttukadu backwater and total mean abundance was compared among those locations. The seasonal data showed higher abundance during pre-monsoon season. The fluctuations in abundance of copepoda observed during the study were discussed in detail.Keywords
Copepoda, Muttukadu Backwaters.- On a Collection of Echinodermata from Karnataka Coast, India
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1 25/61 PGM Shah Road, Golf Garden, Kolkata-700 095, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700017, IN
1 25/61 PGM Shah Road, Golf Garden, Kolkata-700 095, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700017, IN
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Records of the Zoological Survey of India - A Journal of Indian Zoology, Vol 112, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 47-54Abstract
The Karnataka State of India has a 270 km long coast line bordering Arabian Sea. The habitats are mainly sandy with scattered rocks and rocky islands. The echinoderm fauna of the coast is poorly known. There are several scattered reports of echinoderms from Karnataka (see Sastry, 2007). However, the report of Patil (1953) includes the marine fauna exclusively of Karnataka and only Temnopleurus sp. of echinoderms from Karwar coast of Karnataka.Full Text
- Status on Distribution of Rotifers in Muttukadu Back Water, Bay of Bengal
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J. Chitra
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R. Ramanibai
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1 Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai- 600 025, IN
1 Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai- 600 025, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 9, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 51-56Abstract
The present paper is prepared from the data collected during different seasons from February 2004 to May 2006. An attempt is made to enumerate the rotifer diversity of Muttukadu Backwaters located at 36 km away from Chennai city. Plankton samples were collected from the four sampling sites and the distribution of rotifers was noted. We examined the structure of rotifera in terms of occurrence and abundance at each locations to note the difference. Totally 19 genera and 34 species of rotifera belonging to three major orders Ploimida, Gnesiotrocha and Bdelloidea represented from 11 different families along with the rotifer eggs were recorded from the study area. The total mean abundance of different families was compared among the four locations showed the higher abundance during pre-monsoon season. The fluctuations in abundance of rotifera during the study period were noticed.Keywords
Zooplankton, Rotifera, Abundance, Distribution.References
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- Temple Tanks of Tamilnadu–Conservation Significance
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J. Chitra
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K. Prabakaran
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1 Protozoology Section, Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700 053, IN
2 Department of Engineering Chemistry, B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, 137 V.I.P Road, Poddar Vihar, Kolkata – 700 052, IN
1 Protozoology Section, Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700 053, IN
2 Department of Engineering Chemistry, B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, 137 V.I.P Road, Poddar Vihar, Kolkata – 700 052, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 9, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
Temple tanks of Tamilnadu have been briefly reviewed indicating their importance as reservoirs and as places of socio-cultural activity. Investigations on physico-chemical and biological factors have also been referred. Conservation significance of these temple tanks has been highlighted.Keywords
Temple Tanks, Tamilnadu, Conservation Significance.References
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- Thirugnanamoorthy, K. and Selvaraju, M. 2009. Phytoplankton diversity in relation to physico-chemical parameters of Gnanaprekasam temple pond of Chidambaram in Tamilnadu, India. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 1(5): 235–238.
- Rajagopal, T., Thangamani, A., Archunan, G. and Manimozhi, A. 2006. Studies on diurnal variation of certain physico-chemical parameters and zooplankton components of Chinnapperkovil pond in Sattur. J. Nat. Conser., 18: 97-105.
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