Authors : U. W. Fule, S. S. Nimgare and P. M. Telkhade
Page Nos : 11-13
Description :
Benthological variables are particularly useful in measuring the water quality and such biological monitoring can
provide resolution in space and time. Pollution is a major cause of environmental deterioration. The use of Macrobenthos as bio-indicator in the assessment of water quality realized better understanding in the field of limnology
as compared to biotopes characteristics. Insect and Molluscs are the tolerant species in the changing condition of
water ecosystem.The present study is carried out to study Macro-benthos in Sarangpuri lake in the year 2008-09.
In the present investigation, total 20 species from four major groups were observed viz. Gastropoda, Nematoda,
Oligocheta and Insecta. In Gastropoda 07 species were recorded, Nematode 02 species, Oligocheta 02 species and
Insecta 9 species.
Keywords: Macro benthos, lake, Water, Quality
