Effect of water temperature on density of phytoplankton community in Khadakwasla reservoir with reference to conservation of endangered fish Mahseer

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Effect of water temperature on density of phytoplankton community in Khadakwasla reservoir with reference to conservation of endangered fish Mahseer

N. Nigam Anukriti
Int. J. Biosci.24( 1), 84-91, January 2024.
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Abstract

Phytoplankton plays an important role in determining ecological health of any aquatic ecosystem. Though evident that various physical parameters have relations with the phytoplankton communities, the relationships seem to be highly context-specific. The present study aims to find the relation between one of the important physical parameters, water temperature and the density of phytoplankton community in the Khadakwasla reservoir with respect to the conservation of threatened fish Mahseer. An essential precondition for successful aquaculture production is to understand the available food resources in the reservoir and any factors impacting the along with the feeding habit and nutrition of fish species to be stalked. In the present study a linear relationship was observed between water temperature and the density of phytoplankton community in the Khadakwasla reservoir in the study period. Observed values for both water temperature and phytoplankton density indicate that Khadakwasla reservoir is a favourable site for endangered fish Mahseer.

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