Indrani Sarkar, Arnab Basu, Swadhin Kumar Tarafdar and Srijit Majumdar

Wetlands are critical transition zones between water and land, supporting nutrient cycling and plant growth. This study examines seasonal changes in water quality and biodiversity in Mohispota Beel, Panihati, Barrackpore, West Bengal. We collected water samples across three zones, analyzing pH, electrical conductivity, TDS, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, hardness, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, and alkalinity. Plankton samples were gathered with a 60 µ net, while mollusks, insects, fish and bird species were observed for faunal diversity. Aquatic plants and weeds were collected for floral analysis, following standard methods. Notably, dissolved oxygen levels fluctuated significantly, likely due to sewage influx, negatively impacting zooplankton diversity. Seasonal trends revealed copepods were more abundant post-monsoon and in winter, while rotifers increased in summer. This study links faunal diversity to physico-chemical parameters, offering key insights into wetland health and ecosystem dynamics at Mohispota Beel.

DOI: 10.22271/23940522.2024.v11.i6a.1058

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