Seasonal variation of copepoda in chabahar Bay-Gulf of Oman

الملخص EN

Zooplankton was collected with vertical plankton tows using 100 μm mesh nets during August to November 2007 and February to May 2008 from five stations through the Chabahar Bay.

Totally, 75 copepods species were identified.

Post-monsoon was characterized by the highest numerous of copepod species and diversity.

Pre-monsoon showed the lowest number of copepod species and diversity index.

The result showed that seasonal variation of chlorophyll-a concentration associated phosphate concentration is a major factor controlling abundance of copepod after a time lag.

Abundance of copepod was significantly higher during the pre-monsoon as compared to other seasons.