Authors : S. N. Dhumal and S. P. Rode
Page Nos : 119-122
Description :
Occurrence, diversity and density of phytoplankton were recorded at five estuaries along coastal areas of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. A total of 121 species were recorded having in 52 genera during winter season, members of Cyanophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Dictyochophyceae, Dinophyceae and Bacillariophyceae were observed in the study and dominance
The Bacillariophyceae members were maximum (99) while that of Dictyochophyceae members were minimum (01) at all sites. Cyanophyceae members were also report at all sites. Number of Euglenophyceae was significant at Kunakeshwar. The results indicated that selected estuaries were more fertile with rich phytoplankton productivity.
Keywords: Phytoplankton, diversity, density, estuaries
