A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Zooplanktons and Phytoplanktons in the Pedhi River, Amravati District

Abstract:
The current study, conducted in Amravati's Pedhi River, District Amravati, aimed to investigate the qualitative and quantitative analysis of zooplankton and phytoplankton. The study spanned three months, from January to February and March of 2023.During the study, 12 zooplankton species and 10 phytoplankton species were identified. Among the zooplankton species, four belonged to protozoa, four to rotifers, and four to crustacea. As for phytoplankton, four species were classified under Bacillariophyceae, four under Chlorophyceae, and two under Myxophyceae. Monthly fluctuations in the abundance of zooplankton and phytoplankton were observed in the study. The highest counts for both zooplankton and phytoplankton were recorded in March, surpassing the counts observed in January and February.