A study on fresh water phytoplankton diversity in gopaldinne reservoir, wanaparthy, Telangana

Abstract

Fresh water Algae are diversified photosynthetic organisms. Hydrological cycles regulate freshwater ecosystems, evaporation by solar radiation drives the planet Earth, recycling of nutrients. Freshwater ecosystems are the home for a wide variety of biodiversity. Algae are involved in recycling of nutrients. Urbanization and other undue pressure by anthropogenic activities and ultimately water become unfit for drinking and even for irrigation. The study was carried out during the period, 2022 to 2024. The present study documents the richness of algae in Wanaparthy district of Telangana State, India. The study revealed that total 85 species, with 35 belonging to the Chlorophyceae, 25 belonging to the Bacillariophyceae, 22 belonging to the Cyanophyceae and 6 belonging to the Euglenophyceae. In terms of average incidence across the sample period, Chlorophyceae were the most prevalent, followed by Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae. The species diversity pattern was more or less uniform throughout the study period in lake, indicating the oligotrophic nature and it is useful for human consumption.