Current Utilization and Further Application of Zooplankton Indices for Ecosystem Health Assessment of Lake Ecosystems

Choi, Yerim; Oh, Hye‐Ji; Lee, Dae-Hee; Jang, Min‐Ho; Lee, Kyung-Lak; Chang, Kwang‐Hyeon; Kim, Hyun Woo

doi:10.3390/su151410950

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“…The widest diversity of zooplankton communities (36) was found in Maibalyk lake. Relatively high species richness of zooplankton in the summer period was recorded in the lakes Kondratievskoe (25) and Solontsy (24), in the Koyandy reservoir (24), and in the lakes Zharken (23) and Presnoe (19). The minimum total number of taxa was identified in lakes Zharlykol (16), Lebyazhye (16), Kostomar (15), Polkovnikovo (12), Ashchikol (13), Zharkol (10), and Solenoye (6).…”

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“…Studies of zooplankton within lakes to diagnose their ecological state and quality have been carried out for a long time [22][23][24][25]. Zooplankton species are used as indicators for the following purposes: assessments of eutrophication, including water quality research; studying the impact of changes in watersheds and land use; and analysis of biological interactions.…”

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Species Diversity of Zooplankton of Small Steppe Lakes of the Northern Part of Kazakhstan

Satybaldiyeva,

Sapargaliyeva,

Sharakhmetov

et al. 2023

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The inland waters of Northern Kazakhstan are important components of the ecosystems of this region and have unique characteristics. Endorheic steppe lakes are important ecosystems with significant ecological value. They play an important role in maintaining biodiversity, they provide water resources for living organisms, they serve as breeding and migration sites for various animal species, and their zooplankton communities have a key role in the trophic web of these waters. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to study the diversity of zooplankton communities in some small steppe lakes in the northern part of Kazakhstan (Pavlodar, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, and Akmola regions), which have different environmental conditions. Sampling to study the species diversity of zooplankton in the steppe water bodies of Northern Kazakhstan was carried out from 13 areas, 12 of which are plain lakes, and 1 of which is a reservoir, and sampling was performed in 2021 and 2022 during in the spring, summer, and autumn periods. Within the research period of 2021–2022, between 6 and 36 species of zooplankton were found in small steppe lakes. A total of 92 taxa were found. Rotifers (46 taxa) were found to have the richest number of species representatives. Cladocera were represented by 21 taxa, and Copepods by 25 taxa. All studied steppe lakes in the northern part of Kazakhstan are characterized by high specificity in terms of taxonomic composition, since the similarity indices did not exceed 0.632. According to cluster analysis, the studied samples of water bodies are divided into five clusters, in which lakes with a relatively similar taxonomic composition are combined. The halophile species (e.g., Arctodiaptomus salinarus) indicate water salinization. Our results confirm the applicability of the use of zooplankton in assessing water quality and the current ecological state of aquatic ecosystems.

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Species Diversity of Zooplankton of Small Steppe Lakes of the Northern Part of Kazakhstan

Satybaldiyeva,

Sapargaliyeva,

Sharakhmetov

et al. 2023

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“…The low EC here implies low salt concentration in the freshwater 18 . The monthly in addition to seasonal dissimilarity of composition and richness of zooplanktons might be due to the variations of aquatic and physicochemical parameters in the artificial lake 23 . The high richness of zooplankton in dry period could be attributed to the escalation in photic depth due to solar radioactivity intensity as well as the decrease in input muddled/turbid materials from other tributaries of the river 24 .…”

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Water Quality, Zooplankton Community and their Interaction in FUDMA Earthen Production Fish Pond

Auta,

Sani,

Sadauki

2024

Asian J. Biol. Sci

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Background and Objective:The assessment of water quality parameters in FUDMA's pond environment, in conjunction with biotic elements like phytoplankton, zooplankton, water insects, aquatic snails and freshwater fish, plays a crucial role in regulating the abundance, distribution and diversity of zooplankton within the pond waters. This study investigates the physicochemical water quality parameters of FUDMA, focusing on artificial ponds and examines their interactions with the zooplankton population, providing foundational insights into pond ecosystems. Materials and Methods: The research involved the collection of experimental water samples from three distinct pond stations between July and September 2023 for the analysis of water quality parameters and zooplankton identification using standard techniques. Statistical analysis, employing One-way ANOVA with a significance level of 0.05, was applied to the data. Results:The results indicate that all water quality parameters fall within acceptable ranges for pond environments. Nine zooplankton subclasses, including Cyclopoid, Copepoda, Caleinoida, Moina, Brachionus, Asplanchnopus multiceps, Polyarthra vulgaris and Asplanchna, were identified. Throughout the survey period, the water quality parameters of FUDMA fish ponds remained within acceptable limits, indicating good water quality conducive to aquatic organisms. Notably, Cyclopoid, Copepoda, Caleinoida and Moina emerged as the most abundant zooplankton in the ponds. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of monitoring water quality parameters and their impact on zooplankton populations in artificial pond environments, contributing valuable information for pond management and conservation efforts.

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Ecological perspectives on water quality and zooplankton diversity in the Ravi River

Mahajan,

Thakur,

Kumar

et al. 2024

World Water Policy

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Freshwater ecosystems are intricately linked to the diversity and abundance of zooplankton assemblages, which serve as vital indicators of environmental conditions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the habitat ecology in relation to zooplankton abundance of the Ravi River. Sampling was conducted at selected sampling sites along the Ravi River basin, encompassing various habitat types and environmental gradients. A total of 13 species of zooplankton were observed during the study in which Copepoda was most dominant followed by Cladocera. Cyclops sp. (152 ind/L) and Bosmina sp. (145 ind/L) were the dominant genera throughout the study. Asplanchana sp. (44 ind/L) was observed as a rare species during the study. Some habitat ecological parameters like water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and total dissolved solids show a declining trend in Zone 3. Turbidity was highest in Zone 3 and lowest in Zone 1, and almost all zooplankton genera showed a declining trend in Zone 3. Dissolved oxygen shows a significant positive correlation and directly influences the distribution of zooplankton assemblage structure. This study concludes that certain anthropogenic activities like municipal dumping, sand mining, and altered water flow have negatively impacted water quality and zooplankton diversity in the Ravi River. So, these types of activities should be monitored regularly and controlled immediately.

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Current Utilization and Further Application of Zooplankton Indices for Ecosystem Health Assessment of Lake Ecosystems

Cited by 7 publications

References 93 publications

Species Diversity of Zooplankton of Small Steppe Lakes of the Northern Part of Kazakhstan

Species Diversity of Zooplankton of Small Steppe Lakes of the Northern Part of Kazakhstan

Water Quality, Zooplankton Community and their Interaction in FUDMA Earthen Production Fish Pond

Ecological perspectives on water quality and zooplankton diversity in the Ravi River

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