Analysis on the distribution of zooplankton in tropical shallow urban lakes

The distribution characteristics of zooplankton in shallow urban lakes of Lingnan that in the tropics and subtropics were studied. The results showed that Brachionus, Trichocerea, and Lecane were dominant species of composition and abundance. The abundance of large Cladocera was low, which was affected by high water temperature, food restriction, and predation pressure of fish. Rotifera, small Cladocera, and Nauplius were the main zooplankton. Combined with the analysis of typical tropical shallow urban lakes, the dominant zooplankton tended to have a small individual population. It was expected to provide a reference for the ecological restoration of tropical shallow-water urban lakes.