Benthic Fauna and its Ecology of River Ganga from Rishikesh to Haridwar (Uttaranchal ) India

D. R. Khanna; R. Bhutiani

doi:10.36953/ECJ.2005.0612305

Environment Conservation Journal (Dec 2005)

Benthic Fauna and its Ecology of River Ganga from Rishikesh to Haridwar (Uttaranchal ) India

D. R. Khanna,
R. Bhutiani

Affiliations

D. R. Khanna: Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences Gurukul Kangri University ,Haridwar
R. Bhutiani: Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences Gurukul Kangri University ,Haridwar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.2005.0612305
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 6, no. 1-3

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Benthic Fauna of river Ganga in relation to physico-chemical characteristics of water has been investigated. A total of 10 groups of benthic fauna were collected. Ephemeroptera was found as dominant during the course of study. Benthos were found maximum in winter months. The physico-chemical characteristics of river Ganga were found almost in limits.

Published in Environment Conservation Journal

ISSN: 0972-3099 (Print); 2278-5124 (Online)
Publisher: Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
Country of publisher: India
LCC subjects: Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
Website: https://environcj.in/

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