Arthropods Biodiversity In And Around Ramtek Region, Maharashtra, India
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https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v46i2.5243Keywords:
Ramtek, Arthropods Biodiversity, Maharashtra, Biodiversity, agricultural intensificationAbstract
Ramtek is situated in the Nagpur district of Vidarbha, Maharashtra, on the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau. This region is characterized by a wide variety of bioclimatic and geographical variables. The region is characterized by a mosaic of diverse ecosystems encompassing deciduous forests, scrublands, agricultural fields, and freshwater bodies, which harbor a rich variety of insect life for ecological and conservation research. Ramtek is situated in the Nagpur district of Vidarbha, Maharashtra, on the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau.
The present study was carried out in and around Ramtek region of Maharashtra India. Total five spots were identified and study was undertaken in forest area, lake side area, agricultural farm, college campus and open land area of various vegetation. The study was conducted from January to April 2025 period. The collected insects were identified and maintain the record in tabulated form for analysis. Results shown that lepidopteran species were dominant followed by Odonata, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Isoptera etc. The objective of this study is to evaluate the dominance and abundance of various arthropods population in different region of Ramtek.
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