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Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2025, 15(3): 67-74
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Phytoplankton diversity is best food indicator forinsects and fishes from Kapileshwar Lake of Wardha District (Ms), India

V. D. Dorlikar1,2, R. G. Sadulwar2, K. B. Narwade3, S. S. Shinde4, S. D. Raut5
1Department of Zoology, Vidarbha College of Arts, Commerce and Science Jiwati, Dist. Chandrapur (MS), India
2Department of Botany, Degloor College, Degloor, District Nanded (MS), India
3Department of Botany, Vidarbha College of Arts, Commerce and Science Jiwati, Dist. Chandrapur (MS), India
4Department of Botany, Pratibha Niketan Mahavidhyalaya, Nanded (MS), India

Received 9 March 2025;Accepted 15 April 2025;Published online 25 April 2025;Published 1 September 2025
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Abstract
As biological indicators of water quality, phytoplankton have long been recognized for their short life cycles and rapid responses to environmental changes. Their standing crop and species composition provide valuable insights into the ecological status of water bodies. The cornerstone of the nutrients cycle, phytoplankton are primary producers that are essential to preserving the balance between an ecosystem's biotic and abiotic elements. The phytoplankton diversity of Kapileshwar (Ashti) Lake, which is located in Wardha District, Maharashtra, close to Ashti Taluka, is the main subject of this study. This lake is a vital water source for the town of Ashti, supporting domestic use, irrigation, and fisheries. The surrounding landscape comprises agricultural fields and dense forests, contributing to the lake's nutrient dynamics.A comprehensive investigation was conducted over 12 months, from February 2024 to January 2025, to assess the diversity and composition of phytoplankton in the lake. A total of 29 species belonging to four major groups - Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Myxophyceae, and Euglenophyceae - were identified. These phytoplankton groups serve as essential food sources for aquatic insects and fish, indicating the lake's productivity and ecological balance. The findings highlight the significance of phytoplankton diversity in sustaining aquatic food webs and emphasize the need for continuous monitoring to ensure the lake's ecological health and water quality.

Keywords phytoplankton;Kapileshwar Lake;species diversity;environmental indicators;chlorophyceae.


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