Plankton act as a key indicator of the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems: A review
Debkumar Sahoo
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra S.S.B. College, Purba Medinipur, Affiliated under Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7075-3385
Santosh Kumar Bera
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra S.S.B. College, Purba Medinipur, Affiliated under Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3862-3161
Prabad Pratim Pal
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra S.S.B. College, Purba Medinipur, Affiliated under Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5809-5763
Dipak Kumar Tamili
Egra S. S. B. College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Bhanumati Sarkar
Department of Botany, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9410-9311
Nithar Ranjan Madhu
Department of Zoology, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4198-5048
Sudipta Kumar Ghorai
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra S.S.B. College, Purba Medinipur, Affiliated under Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India
Department of Zoology, Egra Sarada Shashi Bhusan College, Egra, Purba Medinipur, Pin 721429, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3478-3632
Published online:30 June, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2024.e03.018
Keywords: Bio-indicator, environment, plankton, water quality
Abstract:
Bio-indicators help keep track of how healthy our natural ecosystems are. Every living thing in a biological system gives clues about its environment. Plankton, which includes both phytoplankton and zooplankton, respond rapidly to environmental changes such as shifts in nutrient levels, temperature fluctuations, and pollution. It reacts quickly to changes in the environment. It is an important marker for checking water quality and indicates when water is polluted. Their sensitivity and central role in the aquatic food web make them invaluable for monitoring water quality and detecting ecological shifts. Researchers found a clear link between the ecosystem’s living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) parts. They also noted how helpful phytoplankton zooplankton are as bio-indicators for spotting how well aquatic areas are doing. Researchers gain insight into ecosystem conditions, potential stresses, and overall biodiversity by analyzing plankton diversity, abundance, and composition. Some plankton species can handle harsh conditions and even thrive in dirty water, showing a high tolerance. On the other hand, if sensitive species are missing, that area has low tolerance. So, using these organisms can improve our monitoring studies on water quality. This review highlights recent studies on plankton dynamics, explores their applications in environmental assessment, and discusses the implications for ecosystem management.
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Debkumar Sahoo, Santosh Kumar Bera, Prabad Pratim Pal, Dipak Kumar Tamili, Bhanumati Sarkar, Nithar Ranjan Madhu and Dr. Sudipta Kumar Ghorai (2024). Plankton act as a key indicator of the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems: A review © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Dr. Nithar Ranjan Madhu, Dr. Tanmay Sanyal, Dr. Koushik Sen, Professor Biswajit (Bob) Ganguly and Professor Roger I.C. Hansell (eds.), A Basic Overview of Environment and Sustainable Development [Volume: 3], pp. 257-272. ISBN: 978-81-969828-3-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2024.e03.018
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