Plankton Diversity in Two Freshwater Ponds of Dahod District, Gujarat, India

B. M. Pargi, P. H. Vaghela, Dr. J. R. Prajapti, Dr. Linzbuoy George

Abstract: This study documents the diversity of plankton species in two freshwater ponds-Thala and Parthampur-located in Dahod District, Gujarat, India. Using taxonomic identification methods and microscopy, a total of 36 zooplankton and 32 phytoplankton species were identified. Rotifera and Copepoda dominated the zooplankton groups, while Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae were prominent among phytoplankton. The observed species distribution indicates varying degrees of eutrophication, with Thala Pond showing higher rotifer diversity and Parthampur Pond exhibiting greater copepod prevalence. The findings serve as baseline data for ecological assessments and water quality monitoring in the region.

Keywords: Zooplankton, Phytoplankton, Rotifera, Copepoda, Ecology

How to Cite?: B. M. Pargi, P. H. Vaghela, Dr. J. R. Prajapti, Dr. Linzbuoy George, "Plankton Diversity in Two Freshwater Ponds of Dahod District, Gujarat, India", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1245-1250, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25817150701, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25817150701