Distribution of Brachionus species (Phylum Rotifera) in Cochin backwaters, Kerala, India

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.

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