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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. I. X Pal, whose valitaffe guidance aruf constructive criticism has always amply rewarded me. It has 6een a pleasure to work and Thant various dimensions of the subject from I am grateful- to Prof. Dr. P V Desai, Professor and .7fead, 'Department of Zoology and Prof. Dr. D. 3. Ohat, Dean of Life Sciences, for the facilities rendered throughout my research work. I thank Dr. S. X cDu6ey, EXC evert, for his critical - evcduations and suggestions during my Ph. CD. workperiod (The advice and cooperation rendered 6y (Dr. A. B. Shan5agh, Dr S. R Shyarna and Dr. Wiry throughout the work period is ackpowiedged gratefully. I am grateful- to Dr. 7(unnur, Librarian, Goa 'University for aCfhis help. I must express my indebtedness to Prof &riga Wfddy, Naga tuna 'University, Nagaluna Nagar, Andhra Pradesh; Prof. John IfaveC S. Missouri State 'University; Prof Langeland, 'University of Oslo, Worway; Prof. S. Karaytug, The Natural- .7fistory Museum, London; Prof. B. X Sharma, .91rorth Eastern gaff 'University, Shillong; Dr. S. G. TatiC Zoological- Survey of India, Pune and Prof. Dr S. X Oattish for kind Help in various ways. I profoutuffy thank 'Dr. Sandeep Garg, Department of Microbiology, Dr. V M. Matta, Department of Marine Sciences, Dr. A. N Mahapatra, Department of Mathematics andWr. Gad (Warden, Boys hosteOfor air their help. My sincere gratitude to the Mr. Dashrath, 11r. ganu, Mr. &ma, Mr. Sudesh, Mrs. Sangeeta and Mrs. Gufabi of the Department of Zoology, for assistance rendered from time to time. My warm thanks to Shrikant and Suresh, their love and care wilt afways 6e remem6ered Special- thanks. go to (Dr. Sameer Terdalkar, Or. Woghu and calio for their unconditional- help, as and when required: I would also like to thank, Drs. Vpar, Nandint- Shand, Sonaii, Trivikram, Trupti, Judith, Shashikumar, Sharda and Kgshavfor their help and cooperation. I will always remain inde6ted to Sachin, Pa:4 Sachin Anupama, finish and Atatufar. I wish to thank my friends Suphala, WosiCa, Weenar and Kalpana from my department; Yaveen, Wasika, Vimtufu, (Deeps, Brahma and Wadan of the Aticro6iorogy department; Wovichand from Department of BiotechnoCogy; Prateek aniNagma from W.B.A and my hosterfriends for their moral - support, which counts a Cot. Special-thanks to my frierufarufcofleague geethafor her heti, and company. I evress my indeptedness to Chanda and her family for being encouraging and motivating throughout my research 6e ever inde6ted and run short of words in thanking my sister and 6hauji for not only encouraging me to continue my studies 6ut also for 6eing supportive throughout. I thank mama, mami, .91ritin-dada, vahini, finand; ?Cedar, Ann, Apu, Shardur and Tanvi; their Cove, moral- support and encouragement wilT remain in my heart forever. And fast but not the feast I thankmy Aai and - fiau with whose blessing have successfutty comp leted my thesis. 12ikrant Berle ,4_ CONTENTS List of tables and figures i - iv Preface I - V Introduction Literature review 23 Plan of Research 34 Aim and scope of the work 37 Materials and Methods 38 Results and Discussion Chapter 1 Seasonal variations of physico-chemical factors and zooplanktonic population of 45 freshwater bodies in Goa and Maharashtra Chapter II Species composition and distribution of zo. ()plankton in water bodies of Goa and 95 Maharashtra Chapter III Diversity and distribution patterns of zooplanktonic communities in water 124 bodies of Goa and Maharashtra Summary 142 Bibliography 146 List of Tables A. Meteorological conditions of Goa and Maharashtra for the years 2000 - 2001 B. Morphometry of the freshwater bodies of Goa and Maharashtra during 2000 2001 1.1 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Kalamba lake 1.2 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Rajaram lake 1.3 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Rankala lake 1.4 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Sadoba pond 1.5 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Someshwar temple tank 1.6 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Waghbil lake 1.7 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Mayem lake 1.8 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Pilar lake 1.9 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Santacruz lake 1.10 Pearson's bivariate correlation for physico-chemical factors and zooplankton abundance in Vaddem lake 2.1 Species composition and percentage distribution of Rotifers in the fresh water bodies of Maharashtra 2.2 Species composition and percentage distribution of Rotifers in the freshwater bodies of Goa 2.3 Species composition and percentage distribution of Cladocera in the freshwater bodies of Maharashtra 2.4 Species composition and percentage distribution of Cladocera in the freshwater bodies of Goa 2.5 Species composition and percentage distribution of Copepoda in the freshwater bodies of Maharashtra 2.6 Species composition and percentage distribution of Copepoda in the freshwater bodies of Goa 3.1 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Kalamba lake 3.2 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Rajaram lake 3.3 Indices for zooplankton abundance in -Rankala lake 3.4 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Sadoba pond 3.5 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Someshwar temple tank 3.6 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Waghbil lake 3.7 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Mayem lake 3.8 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Pilar lake 3.9 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Santacruz lake 3.10 Indices for zooplankton abundance in Vaddem lake ii List of Figures A. Map of India showing Goa and Maharashtra 1.1.1 Physico-chemical parameters of Kalamba lake 1.1.2 Physico-chemical parameters of Rajaram lake 1.1.3 Physico-chemical parameters of Rankala lake 1.1.4 Physico-chemical parameters of Sadoba pond 1.1.5 Physico-chemical parameters of Someshwar temple tank 1.1.6 Physico-chemical parameters of Waghbil lake 1.1.7 Physico-chemical parameters of Mayem lake 1.1.8 Physico-chemical parameters of Pilar lake 1.1.9 Physico-chemical parameters of Santacruz lake 1.1.10 Physico-chemical parameters of Vaddem lake 1.2.1 Zooplankton abundance in Kalamba lake 1.2.2 Zooplankton abundance in Rajaram lake 1.2.3 Zooplankton abundance in Rankala lake 1.2.4 Zooplankton abundance in Sadoba pond 1.2.5 Zooplankton abundance in Someshwar temple tank 1.2.6 Zooplankton abundance in Waghbil lake 1.2.7 Zooplankton abundance in Mayem lake 1.2.8 Zooplankton abundance in Pilar lake 1.2.9 Zooplankton abundance in Santacruz lake 1.2.10 Zooplankton abundance in Vaddem lake 1.3.1 Zooplankton biomass (ml/m 3) of the freshwater bodies of Maharashtra during 2000 - 2001 1.3.2 Zooplankton biomass (ml/m 3) of the freshwater bodies of Goa during 2000 - 2001 2.1 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Kalamba lake 2.2 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Rajaram lake 2.3 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Rankala lake 2.4 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Sadoba pond 2.5 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Someshwar temple tank 2.6 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Waghbil lake 2.7 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Mayem lake 2.8 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Pilar lake iii 2.9 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Santacruz lake 2.10 Monthly variations in the species distribution of Vaddem lake 3.1.1. Similarity matrix for zooplankton communities in Kalamba lake 3.1.2. Similarity matrix for zooplankton communities in Rajaram lake 3.1.3. Similarity matrix for zooplankton communities in Rankala lake 3.1.4. Similarity matrix for zooplankton communities in Sadoba pond 3.1.5.