Hydrobiological study of lake Mirik in Darjeeling Himalayas.
J Environ Biol
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2003 Jul; 24(3): 339-44
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| 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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Assunto principal:
Chuva
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Temperatura
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Poluentes da Água
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Abastecimento de Água
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Zooplâncton
/
Humanos
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Monitoramento Ambiental
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Cianobactérias
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Cladocera
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Copépodes
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Environ Biol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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