Different Types of Diatoms Seen in the River Narmada in India

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.