Study on Rotifers as Indicators of Water Qual...

Study on Rotifers as Indicators of Water Quality in Bhima River Near Shegaon Dumala Village, Tal. Pandharpur Distt. Solapur. (M.S)

Author Name : A. N. Dede, S.H. Waghmare

ABSTRACT

The present studies investigate that rotifers as indicators of water quality in Bhima River near Shegaon Dumala village, dist. Solapur, during Jan 2019 to Dec 2019. Rotifers are dominant species of this study area. During present study period total 11 rotifers zooplankton species were found belonging to different groups. Rotifera groups are consisting of 6 Brachionus species, 1 Filinia species, 1 Asplanchna herricki and 3 Keratela species. Pollution indicator species are including B. calyciflorus, F.opolensis, Keratella, Asplanchna.

Keywords. Zooplankton, Pollution, Bhīma River, Solapur