Ecology and diversity of phytoplankton in River kashimbila Takum, Taraba state, Nigeria
Abstract
The ecology of river Kashimbila has been predisposed to pollution due to the construction of the dam and other anthropogenic activities around the river. This study explored the effects of the physicochemical parameters on the phytoplankton diversity and abundance. A total of thirty seven (37) species of phytoplankton were identified, which was dominated by Chlorophyta (94.92%), followed by Bacillariophyta (2.19%) and the least being Euglenophyta (0.27%). The result revealed significant difference (P<0.05) among number of species between raining and dry season. Phytoplankton diversity and abundance were influenced by seasons and sites while species composition varied significantly with season at (P<0.05).
How to Cite This Article
B Usman, DL David, JT Jerry, JP Yani (2023). Ecology and diversity of phytoplankton in River kashimbila Takum, Taraba state, Nigeria . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 4(3), 796-806.