COMPAMTIVE STUDIES 09V - THYSICAL, COEMICA-L AND BIOLOGICAL COMPONENTS OE SOME ERE-SW/TAR BODIES IN GOA AND MielVAMSIITM. Thesis submitted to the GOA UNIVERSITY • p, Z.) /- for the degree .(° of DOCTOR OF PHILOS01411' , in ZOOLOGY by Vikrant Oalkrisfina Berrie Department of Zoology, Goa University, Goa. 403 206 5 9 0 a-EA /a6m- July 2004 GOA UNIVERSITY Sub. P. 0. Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa - 403 206 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Mr. Vikrant Balkrishna Berde has worked on the thesis entitled "Comparative studies on physical, chemical and biological components of some freshwater bodies in Goa and Maharashtra" under my supervision and guidance. This thesis, being submitted to the Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa, for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, is an original record of the work carried out by the candidate himself and has not been previously submitted for the award of any other degree or diploma of this or any other University in India or abroad. Date: 2.4 Ir Place: Research Guide PHONES: Vice-Chancellor:451576, Registrar 451376 OFFICE : . PBX No. 451375, 451345, 451346, 451347, 451348 GRAMS : UNIGQA FAX:+91-832-451184 E-MAIL:
[email protected] STATEMEKT I state that the thesis entitled, "Comparative studies on physical, chemical and biological components of some freshwater bodies in Goa and Maharashtra" is my original contribution and the same has not been submitted on any previous occasion for any other degree or diploma of this or any other university/institute. The literature conceiving the problem investigated has been cited and due acknowledgements have been made wherever facilities and suggestions have been availed of • Place: Goa University (Vikrant Balkrishna Berde) ficknoideigement 'With deep gratitude, I acknowledge the great de6t I owe to my guide, Dr.