Mayur S Shitole* and Vishwas B Sakhare

P.G., Department of Zoology, Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya, Ambajogai, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Mayur S Shitole, P.G., Department of Zoology, Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya, Ambajogai, Maharashtra, India.

Received: April 23, 2026; Published: June 12, 2026

Abstract

Phytoplanktons are key regulators in aquatic ecosystem. They helps in both photosynthesis as well as acts as producers in trophic level. The zooplankton and fishes mainly feeds on them to fulfill nutritional requirements. The present preliminary study was conducted between January-2026 to March-2026 on phytoplankton composition of Shirsufal dam of Baramati Tahsil of Maharashtra. A total of 22 species were reported belonging to 4 taxonomic groups namely Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta, Cyanophyta and Euglenophyta. The chlorophyta was found to be dominant with 9 species followed by Bacillariophyta (8 species), Cyanophyta (4 species) and single genus Euglena of Euglenophyta.

 Keywords: Phytoplankton; Diversity; Chlorophyta; Bacillariophyta; Cyanophyta

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Citation

Citation: Mayur S Shitole and Vishwas B Sakhare. “Preliminary Investigation on Phytoplankton Composition of Shirsufal Dam of Baramati Tahsil of Maha- rashtra". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 8.1 (2026): 39-43.

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