Study of Phytoplankton Abundance and Species Diversity in Pakki Pond of Purnea District, Bihar (India)

Biological Science

The species diversity and phytoplankton abundance in Pakki Pond in the Bihar region of Purnea were studied in the current study. Between June 2022 and April 2023, the current study was conducted. A form of microscopic plankton known as phytoplankton, which is found as a crucial component of the aquatic ecosystem, is thought to be capable of photosynthesis. Size and shape-variant phytoplankton are photosynthesizing autotrophic organisms. Finding out more about the variety of phytoplankton in this pond is the main objective of this study. The sample was collected with the aid of a blotting silk net. Wide, substantial bottles with a 200ml capacity were used to gather the planktons. The filtrate vial was then brought to the lab. 5ml of 4% formalin solution was added to the laboratory's filtrate collection. Sample analysis was done at 10x and 40x magnifications using a compound microscope.

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