Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal

Authors

  • B. Niroula Department of Botany, P.G. Campus, T.U., Biratnagar
  • K.L.B. Singh University Department of Botany, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur- 812007
  • G.B. Thapa Department of Zoology, Central Campus of Technology, T.U., Hattisar, Dharan
  • J. Pal Department of Zoology, North Bengal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/on.v8i1.4330

Keywords:

Aquatic macrophytes, Betana pond, growth forms, macro-fauna

Abstract

A total of 62 species of aquatic macrophytes belonging to 33 families (Alga 1, Bryophyte 1, Pteridophytes 5, Angiospermic dicots 25 and monocots 31) and 38 species of aquatic macro-fauna (Birds 17, Reptiles 3, Amphibians 3, Fishes 12, Molluscs 1 and Arthropods 2) were recorded from Betana pond, eastern Nepal. Physico-chemical parameters of the pond water displayed different characteristics with seasons. More seasonal fluctuations in turbidity (0.76-26.01 NTU), carbon dioxide (4.58-73.92 mg/l) and chloride content (2.0-7.0 mg/l) were recorded in the pond.

DOI: 10.3126/on.v8i1.4330

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Niroula, B., Singh, K., Thapa, G., & Pal, J. (2011). Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal. Our Nature, 8(1), 212–218. https://doi.org/10.3126/on.v8i1.4330

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2010)

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