Studies on the phytoplankton of the west coast of India. Part III. Seasonal variation of the phytoplankters and environmental factors

Abstract

In this part of the studies, the seasonal distribution of the constituent elements of the phytoplankton as also the meteorological and hydrological conditions during the concerned period are presented based on data gathered over a period of five years by examination by the senior author of over 1,000 samples of plankton collection.