Distribution Of Benthic Macroinvertebrates In Central Indian Rivers: Macrozoobenthos: A Study In Central Indian River

Mishra, Asheesh Shivam; Nautiyal, Prakash; Mishra, Asheesh Shivam; Nautiyal, Prakash

ISBN 10: 384659024X / ISBN 13: 9783846590249

Published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Distribution Of Benthic Macroinvertebrates In Central Indian Rivers: Macrozoobenthos: A Study In Central Indian River
• Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 384659024X
• ISBN 13: 9783846590249
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.36 kilograms

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Synopsis

Benthic macroinvertebrates are important component of aquatic ecosystem and are extensively used in bio-monitoring. The rivers of Central India are mainly impacted with agriculture; the river water is very under stress due to agriculture, domestic use. The three rivers of this region; Ken, Paisuni and Tons were studied longitudinally to test the ‘Biome Dependency Hypotheses’. Insects were dominant in the Ken and Paisuni while Gastropods in the Tons. The taxonomic composition showed better relationship in Ken and Paisuni, while patchy distribution in Tons. Only few taxa show clear-cut trend of longitudinal increase or decrease. The characteristic taxa varied at each station within the river and also among the rivers. Substratum was most important factor for variation in taxonomic composition at various station in the Ken and Tons, while current velocity in the Paisuni. The environmental variables differed at larger scale (river), landuse in the Ken, current velocity in the Paisuni and substratum in the Tons. In the Ken two type of food chains were evident in upper and lower part i.e.grazing and detritus type. However, only detritus food chain was dominant in Paisuni and Tons.

About the Author

Dr. Asheesh Shivam Mishra obtained Ph.D. degree in Aquatic Ecology in 2008. He worked in many projects funded by MoEF & UCOST, India. He worked as Scientist, IIT Kanpur & Research Associate, ICAR, India. He has published 12 research papers in reputed journals. His research interest is Taxonomy, River Ecology, River Monitoring, Aquatic Biodiversity.