Different Types of Diatoms Seen in the River Narmada in India

Authors

  • Arushi Chawla1 , Dhwani Patel2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11446

Keywords:

Diatoms, Drowning, Forensic, Narmada

Abstract

Aim: To determine the different types of diatoms present in the waters of River Narmada flowing through
5 distinct cities of India and ending into the Arabian Sea. Different types of Diatoms were observed with
change in the course of water. Objective: The study shall assist to determine the different types of diatoms
present in the river Narmada. Materials and Method: The study does not require any special instruments
and the technique used to extract the diatoms from the waters is also very simple to perform. In this study
the acid digestion technique is not used but the technique is slightly modified in order to prevent the damage
to the walls of the diatoms. Result: Various types of diatoms were seen and the diatoms present in the water
collected from different cities of India are found to be different including the species unique to the area.
Conclusion: The study describes the type of diatom present in the water of river Narmada collected from
different places.

Author Biography

  • Arushi Chawla1 , Dhwani Patel2

    1Assistant Professor, (Forensic Science and Forensic Odontology), Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University,
    Vadodara, Gujarat, 2
    Assistant Professor (Forensic Odontology), Institute of Forensic Science, Gujarat Forensic
    Sciences University, Gandhinagar

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Different Types of Diatoms Seen in the River Narmada in India . (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11446