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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Composition, trophic categorization and biomonitoring potential of EPT complex in Giri River, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India
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T Kubendran, T Rathina kumar, M Vasanth, Fatima Jabeen, Ka Subramanian, Akhil Nair
Abstract
Composition, trophic categorization and biomonitoring potential of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera Trichoptera (EPT) complex was investigated in Giri River, Giripul, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh. The physico-chemical characteristics and EPT complex were carried out for three selected sites. Air and water temperature (°C), water current (m/s), pH, Total Dissolved Solid (mg/L), Free carbondioxide (ppm), Salinity (mg/L) and Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) were also recorded. The larvae of these aquatic insects were collected by kick net sampling. The water temperature ranged from 19°C to 22°C. A total of 19 species belonging 6 families of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera complex were collected. Diversity indices showed that site I had maximum diversity and species richness. The values of Shannon-Weiner’s index ranged from 2.706 to 2.845. The maximum percentage of the functional feeding groups of EPT was represented by Collectors, Gatherers, and Scrapers. On the basis of BMWP scores, the selected sampling sites harboured with good aquatic insect families and clean but slightly impacted ecosystem.
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Pages:227-234
How to cite this article:
T Kubendran, T Rathina kumar, M Vasanth, Fatima Jabeen, Ka Subramanian, Akhil Nair "Composition, trophic categorization and biomonitoring potential of EPT complex in Giri River, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 227-234
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