Research
Zooplankton Seasonal Abundance in Relation to Physico-Chemical Features in Mahapoli Lake, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
Physico-chemical analysis and zooplankton survey of the Mahapoli Lake was carried out on monthly basis for the period of one year from February-2016 to January-2017. PH determined alkaline nature of the lake ranging 7.2 to 7.9, Dissolved oxygen 4.2-7.77mg/l was recorded. Alkalinity (97 to 183mg/l), total Hardness (69 to 142 mg/l), chlorides (45 to 63 mg/l) and the nutrients like phosphates and nitrates were at maximum in summer and minimum in rainy season. During the study period, total 10 species of zooplankton were identified by three groups such as Rotifera (4sp), copepoda (3sp) and cladocera (3sp).The highest numbers of zooplanktons were recorded in summer months and lowest in rainy season.
Insect Biodiversity of Mahapoli Village of Bhiwandi Taluka, District Thane
The diversity and ecological importance of insects makes them very valuable for studies of biodiversity. Insects play a huge role inlives of man. Survey of Insect Biodiversity are undertaken to find out the organisms exist in a given area. The survey was carried out in Mahapoli village for the study of the ecological significance of the Insects. Insects may be found in nearly all environments, although only a small number of species reside in the oceans, a habitat dominated by another arthropod group, crustaceans. Insect bring both joy and sorrow. Their importance to human welfare transcends the grand battles. Most of us hate them, but some of us love them. Indeed at times they even inspire us. It is necessary to protect them.
