Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Latipada Dam for Habitat of Fresh Water Sponges

D. N. Shinde

Abstract: Phylum poriefera and parazoa are the sponges, which represent the first step in the organization of cellular grade of body construction the sponges.They are sessile and permanently attached to rocks, pilings sticks plants and other animals. Sponges gives proof of life by sucking and throwing out water from the body sponges are the filter feeders of water, which helps the environmental protection they consume find food particle along with bacteria from the water.fresh water sponges are the ecological important due to their peculiar characteristics. The species S.Lacustris a moderately, light positive form and tolerates a wide range of environmental conditions. The present work on physico-chemical parameter of latipada dam water was studies to know the water quality required for growth of survival of fresh water sponges. Frederick 1 have reported the habitat of S.lacustris and identified it as a species tolerable for wide range of contaminates

Keywords: : Fresh water sponge, Physico-chemical parameter, Seasonal variation, water quality.