Diversity of Zooplankton from Kapsi Lake in Akola District, (MS) India

Leena Bhimcharan Dongre, Dr. Prakash P. Ade

Abstract: Biological features of water of Kapsi lake, were studied during July 2023 to June 2024. Monthly water sample were collected from selected different 8 stations of Kapsi lake, from specific depth. The lake is located near Akola city it comes under Chikhalgaon circle. Kapsi is one of the oldest water body in Akola district. The lake was constructed during British Government during 1930. Zooplankton are one of the important faunas in water body which act as a bio - indicator of pollution and provide direct role in food chain as it is a rich source of vitamins to fishes. In the present investigation in the year July 2023 ? June 2024 were observed different species of zooplankton among 08 species belonging to Protozoa, Centropyxis, Difflugia, Trinema , Arcella, Paramecium, Glaucoma, Colpidium, Vorticella.07 species of Rotifers Calciflorus, Angularis Quadridentata, Notholca, Mytilina, Lecane, Monostyla 04 spceies of cladocera Simocephalus, Scapholeberis, Moinodaphnia, Stenocypris from Kapsi lake water body.

Keywords: protozoa, rotifers, Cladocera, diversity zooplankton and lake