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Aquatic macroinvertebrate diversity and water quality assessment in Vembannur Wetland, Tamil Nadu, India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Wetlands are vital components of the ecosystem, offering both ecological and economic benefits. This study was conducted in the Vambannur wetland, located in Rajakkamangalam block, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, to assess the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates and water quality across three sites in September 2024. A total of 237 individuals, 15 genera, 11 families and 8 orders were identified, with Gastropods being the most dominant order. Key biodiversity indices, including Shannon, Simpson, Menhinick, Margalef and Berger-Parker, were calculated, revealing diversity in sites 2 and 3 compared to site 1. The results highlight the significance of macroinvertebrate diversity in determining wetland quality. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is used to explore the relationship between physicochemical parameters and macroinvertebrate communities, providing insights into wetland health.

Source: AQUATIC RESEARCH

DOI: 10.3153/ar25015

Authors: Thomas Michael Antony Packiam, Prakasam Thiagarajan, Muzafar Riyaz

Institutions: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu

Language: English

Topic: Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411654715

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