Structure of zooplanktonic communities in Lakes Ossa and Mwembe at Dizangue (Cameroun, Central africa)

The structural composition of zooplankton of two lakes (Ossa and Mwembe) of the Ossa complex, a UNESCO’ protected site located in Dizangue, Cameroon, was studied. Monthly sampling was conducted from September 2009 to February 2010. The physicochemical characteristics of the water lakes, the characteristics of the area around the lakes were documented and their influence […]

Environmental conditions and zooplankton community structure in five ponds in Bertoua City, Cameroon (Central Africa)

The degradation of surface water quality in Cameroon is linked to the absence of a functional waste management strategy. For such a strategy to be efficient, a general understanding of aquatic ecosystems will be of importance, these management strategies are particularly lacking in the eastern part of the country. To better understand and appreciate the […]

Influence of physicochemical parameters on zooplankton assemblage in Lake Ossa at Dizangue (Cameroon, Central Africa)

With the increase in anthropogenic activities, monitoring the response of hydro systems to variations in environmental parameters is an imperative for optimal management. Zooplankton is a reliable indicator of these variations, hence their study in Lake Ossa, a UNESCO protected heritage. This research aims to evaluate the influence of physicochemical parameters on the distribution of […]

Effects of prevailing anthropogenic and environmental factors on fauna composition and distribution of zooplankton in Ethiope River, Delta State, Nigeria

This study was aimed at evaluating composition and distribution of zooplankton fauna of River Ethiope, Delta State, Nigeria. Sampling and survey of zooplankton was carried out for 24 (twenty four) months (January, 2016 to December, 2017) across the wet and dry seasons. Five designated stations were sampled with varying anthropogenic activities along the river stretch. […]

Zooplankton Assessment and the Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Bitan-ag Creek Cagayan de Oro City

This research study aimed to analyze the physico-chemical characteristics of Bitan- ag creek and to assess zooplankton diversity. Specifically, it determined (1) the physico-chemical condition and nutrient load of the creek and compared to DENR Administrative Order (DAO) standard, (2) assessed how the physico-chemical parameters affect the distribution and abundance of zooplankton, (3) identify zooplankton […]

Functional response of goldlined spinefoot rabbitfish Siganus guttatus (Siganidae, Perciformes) early juveniles to live zooplankton prey

The rabbitfish Siganus guttatus is an important tropical aquaculture species, but fry production is hampered by availability of ideal live feeds. This study investigated the predatory functional response of S. guttatus early juveniles on live brine shrimp nauplii (Artemia franciscana), rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis), and wild copepods. The predation experiment comprised one individual fish of different […]

Spatio-temporal variation of the zooplankton population in the Hana River in Taï National Park (West Africa)

This work aimed to determine the distribution of zooplankton in relation with abiotic parameters in Hana river of Taï National Park. Three stations situated in upper, lower and mid watercourses were defined on Hana River. From May 2016 to April 2017 a monthly sampled of zooplankton was collected with a cylindro-conical net of 64 µm […]

Zooplankton diversity and its relationships with environmental variables in a West African tropical coastal lagoon (Ebrié lagoon, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa)

Interesting dynamics in the community structure of zooplankton after mortalities of the organism have been recently reported from Côte d’Ivoire. This study was carried out to examine the distribution and assemblage structure of zooplankton in relation to environmental parameters of Ebrié lagoon. Zooplankton samples were collected monthly from August 2015 to July 2016 in five […]

Environmental and vertical distribution study of zooplankton in Al-Diwaniyah River, Iraq

The present study was conducted to determine the occurrence and vertical distribution of zooplankton community in the Al-Diwaniyah River during the period from the spring of 2015 to the winter of 2016. Three stations were chosen along the course of the river. The samples were collected from the middle-stream of the river at two depths […]

Physico-chemistry characterization and zooplankton specific diversity of two fishponds in Yaoundé (Cameroon, Central Africa)

The specific composition and structure of zooplankton in two fish ponds (one being natural E1 and the other man-made E2) in Simbock, Yaoundé, was studied in relation to some physico-chemical variables, between April and December 2007. Physico-chemical parameters were measured according to the techniques described by APHA (1985). Biological analysis was done, using specific identification […]