Assessment of the community structure of Zooplankton Community of Nigeen Lake, Kashmir
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https://doi.org/10.69980/jaz.v42i01.5448Keywords:
Nigeen lake, cladocera, copepods, rotifers, zooplanktonAbstract
This study investigated the zooplankton community structure of Nigeen Lake from June 2013 to November 2013. Over the course of the research,18 distinct zooplankton taxa were identified. Cladocera emerged as the dominant group in both density and species diversity, contributing 09 taxa. Rotifera accounted for 07 taxa, whereas Copepoda was the least represented group with only 02 taxa. Cladocera Density: Represents the dominant group by population count (10,884 across 6 months), peaking in July (2,105) and October (2,106). Rotifera Density: Represents 7 recorded species with a combined count of 6,451 across 6 months, demonstrating maximum abundance in July (1,700) and September (1,600). Copepoda Density: Comprising 2 key species (Bryocamptus sp. and Cyclops sp.), showing a steady increase from June (151) to November (999).
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