Distribution and diversity of Zooplanktons in Madhya Pradesh, India

The distribution and diversity of zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems terms depends mainly on the physico-chemical proportion of water. Pollution of water bodies by different sources will result in drastic changes in zooplankton potential of the ecosystem. The Narmada river is gifted with varied diversity of zooplanktons. The present study was carried out for the period of two years from October 2009 to September 2011. The study was carried out at selected sampling station Omkareshwar. During the present investigation, 39 species of zooplankton were identified. As far the qualitative (species wise) abundance is concerned, eight species belonging of Phyla protozoa, fifteen species of Rotifera, nine species of Cladocera and seven species belonging to Copepoda were recorded. Zooplankton diversity was maximum during months from January to April. The study aims to overcome the pollution caused in Narmada river due to various anthropogenic activities and domestic wastes. The study aims to conserve the zooplanktons which are declining day by day.