Hydrobiological study of lake Mirik in Darjeeling Himalayas.
J Environ Biol
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2003 Jul; 24(3): 339-44
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-113331
ABSTRACT
Some hydrobiological features of lake Mirik, situated in the Darjeeling Himalayas were studied during May to October, 2000. Water temperature showed abrupt fluctuations. The pH was generally acidic. Dissolved oxygen increased steadily with increasing rainfall and recorded highest in late August (12.6 mgl(-1)). The gross primary productivity had a highest value of 87.50 mg C m(-3) hr(-1). Chlorophyceae and Cyanophyceae were identified among phytoplanktons. Zooplanktons were represented by Cladocerans and Copepods. The study revealed higher concentration of nutrients at certain pockets of the lake, which points to increasing human influences in the system, and, the water cannot serve as a scarcity alternative for drinking purpose.
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Main subject:
Rain
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Temperature
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Water Pollutants
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Water Supply
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Zooplankton
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Humans
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Environmental Monitoring
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Cyanobacteria
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Cladocera
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Copepoda
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Environ Biol
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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