Authors : S. Khiratkar, S. K. Waware, R. R. Kamdi
Page Nos : 118-122
Description :
During this research findings four groups of benthos i.e. Oligochaeta, Chironomidae, Mollusca and Unidentified were distinguished during the study period of one year of session, 2016-2017 respectively. Oligochaeta was dominant among different groups of benthos. The highest total number of benthos abundance was recorded in Site-3 due to its comparatively better water quality. The research findings will be beneficial for the pond owners for the improvement of homestead fish production. However, this findings was conducted to address the actual scenario of Labhansarad dam of Warora Taluka, District.Chandrapur. Maharashtra. India. This research findings of freshwater dam on study of benthos abundance were carried out during the session of year 2016 - 2017 respectively. Benthos of various species are play an important role for the identification of suitable water for irrigation as well as drinking purposes. However some interference of human beings activities may consider as a threatening to the benthos as well as other some aquatic living organisms presence in the dam. Hence the occurrence of benthos can be considered as a bio indicators of pollution of water and health of ecosystem of a dam allover. This research findings of the present work would be very useful for the welfare of the management and conservation of benthos from this area of nearby villagers for various purposes to fulfill their requirements.
