Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pulicat Lake Ecosystem Health Using Physicochemical Indicators

Introduction Wetlands are among the most productive and ecologically important ecosystems on Earth. They serve as transitional environments between terrestrial and aquatic systems and support a wide variety of biological…

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Biodiversity Records of Selected Faunal Groups (Oligochaeta, Lepidoptera, Arachnida, Orthoptera, and Pisces) by Undergraduate Students in and around Maa Manikeshwari University Campus, Kalahandi, Odisha, India

INTRODUCTION Indian University and college campuses sustain remarkable faunal diversity, particularly among invertebrates, within their varied natural settings [1]. These environments often include landscaped gardens, ponds, and occasionally conserved zones…

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Assessment of Biodiversity and Ethno-Medicinal Plants in the Durgi Section of Macherla Range, Nallamala Forest, Andhra Pradesh of India

Introduction Biodiversity is the foundation of ecosystem functioning, resilience, and productivity. Forest ecosystems, in particular, harbor a vast variety of species that contribute to ecological balance, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration,…

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