Greener Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 8 (2), pp. 010-013, March 2018.
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Manuscript Number: 022718032
(DOI: http://doi.org/10.15580/GJBS.2018.2.022718032)
Macro Invertebrate Fauna of Kodon Stream, a Tropical Fresh Water in Gombe- Nigeria
HASSAN Suwaiba Kiman and UMAR Danladi Mohammed
Gombe State University, P.M.B 127, Tudun Wada, Gombe.
Abstract
The dynamics of Macroinvertebrates distribution and abundance in relation to Physico-chemical characteristics i.e. water temperature, air temperature, pH, transparency/turbidity, current velocity, water discharge, channel morphometry of the stream were observed. All the characteristics were monitored fortnightly over a period of three months (January – March, 2010). Physico-chemical characteristics showed little variation throughout the sampling occasion as a result of the persistent dry hot season. A total of 119 Macroinvertebrates were collected and 2 phyla identified, (Arthropoda and Mollusca). Phylum Arthropoda consisted of only one class, Insecta had 3 individuals i.e, Dystiscus, Aeshnidae and Neoperla. Phylum Mollusca- had one class, Gastropoda, had three species, (Melanoides, Lymnaea species and Planorbid). Phylum Mollusca were the most abundant with 113 individuals.
Keywords: Macroinvertebrate, fauna, kodon, stream.
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