QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYTOPLANKTON AND MACROPHYTES IN LENTIC ECOSYSTEM OF DHUKESHWARI TEMPLE POND DEORI DISTRICT GONDIA

The phytoplankton, an important primary producer which forms food pyramid and it has to be considered in all schemes regarding the complexity of the entire ecosystem. It acts directly on nutrient input and therefore it is an important parameter for monitoring programme. Phytoplankton in an aquatic ecosystem belongs to algae. In the present study 38 genera from the 27 families of algae were observed. The diversity of aquatic weeds reflects limnological status of an ecosystem. Some weed species are bio-indicators of aquatic pollution. The diversity of macrophytes was represented by 13 species from the Pond. Oscillatoria, Spirulina, Mycrocystis, Navicula, Ulothrix, Scenedesmus, Coelastrum, Ankistrodesmus indicates organic enrichment. Key Words: Phytoplankton, Macrophytes, Lentic Ecosystem, Biological indicator, trophic status