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- Limnology and Rotifer Fauna of Khushalsar Lake, Kashmir
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Aliya Mehraj
1,
Muni Parveen
2
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1 P.G., Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
1 P.G., Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 21, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 26-37Abstract
Kashmir traditionally known as heaven on earth for its beauty is gifted with water resources comprising rivers, lakes, streams and springs. Lakes provide a multitude of uses and are prime regions of human settlement and habitat. One such water body is Khushalsar Lake located in the downtown area of Srinagar city. It is noticed that Khushalsar at present has fallen victim to extensive encroachment, garbage dumping and the release of untreated sewage. Taking the pathetic condition of this lake and dynamic nature of water bodies in general into consideration this study was taken up to analyse the different physicochemical parameters and the rotifer abundance of this water body since rotifers are considered to be important indicators of trophic conditions of any aquatic habitat. The data collected was analysed using standard tools, statistical software’s SPSS (version 20) and PAST3. Nutrient content of this water body was found to be high and only sixteen species of Rotifera were observed. Statistically different physico-chemical parameters were compared at inlet, middle and outlet of the study lake. Only few parameters showed significant differences. Shannon-Wiener index of rotifer signifies the water body to be moderately diverse as the values lies below 5.00 while as values of Simpson diversity index indicate accelerated eutrophication.
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- Seasonal Variation in the Macrobenthic Invertebrate Densities of Aripal and Watalara Streams of Kashmir Himalaya, India
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Authors
Zahoor Ahmad Mir
1,
Yahya Bakhtiya
1,
Muni Parveen
1,
Niyaz Ali Khan
1,
Robina Kousar
2,
Shvetambri
3
Affiliations
1 Fish Biology and Limnology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar – 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Zoology, Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College Bemina, Srinagar –190018, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
3 Department of Zoology, Central University of Jammu, Rahya – Suchani (Bagla), District Samba, Jammu – 181143, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
1 Fish Biology and Limnology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar – 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
2 Department of Zoology, Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College Bemina, Srinagar –190018, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
3 Department of Zoology, Central University of Jammu, Rahya – Suchani (Bagla), District Samba, Jammu – 181143, Jammu and Kashmir, IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 22, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 88-93Abstract
The present study reflects the seasonal variation of macrobenthic invertebrates from Aripal and Watalara streams in Kashmir Himalaya. During the study, a significant difference (p<0.05) was observed in the density of Annelida, Mollusca, and Arthropoda on a seasonal scale. Macrobenthic invertebrates were found to be at their highest density during summer and autumn, whereas they were recorded lowest during winter and spring. The total density during summer and autumn was found to be significantly different (p<0.05) when compared to winter and spring seasons. The data also depicted the maximum density of Arthropoda followed by Mollusca and Annelida. The study reveals the seasonal stability of the stream ecosystem within the temperate region and also provides the baseline information for macrobenthic invertebrate community structure.Keywords
Annelida, Arthropoda, Benthic Macroinvertebrates, Mollusca, Density, Season, StreamsFull Text
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