ISSN 2375-1134
African Journal of Agriculture ISSN 2375-1134 Vol. 6 (1), pp. 001-003, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
The rotifers of omi river, Ago-iwoye, Nigeria
*1Fafioye, O.O and 2 Omoyinmi, G.A.K
1Department of Plant Science and Applied Zoology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, PMB. 2002, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria.
2Department of Agricultural Science, Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Accepted 11 November, 20118
Abstract
The rotifers of Omi River, Ago -Iwoye, Nigeria were qualitatively studied. Twenty-nine species were recorded indicating a fairly rich quality relative to other Nigerian and African waters. Family Brachio-nidae (33.3%) was dominant out of nine families documented, while family Trichotoriidae was least represented. The bulk of the rotifers were found at the littoral and pelagic zones. This study showed that the river is not polluted, a reliable drinking water supply and has a high potential for thriving fishery.
Key words: Zooplankters, rotifers, Omi River, Nigeria.