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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 53 Issue 1
Distribution of Brachionus species (Phylum Rotifera) in Cochin backwaters, Kerala, India
Molly Varghese
Abstract
Distribution of thirteen species of Brachionus in nine stations from Cochin backwaters was studied during August 2000-July 2002. Of the 13 species, B. plicatilis and B. rotundiformis were observed in all the stations. B. rotundiformis was dominant with 85.76%. Detailed observations on the qualitative and quantitative distribution are presented.
Keywords
Brachionus, rotifer, distribution, Cochin backwaters
Date : 02-09-2011