The effect of dissolved organic matter on survival rate and reproductive performance of Moina macrocopa

Abstract

This experiment aims to determine the effect of dissolved organic carbon (OOC) on survival, reproduction, size, growth and number of neonates produce by M macrocopa. Survivorships and average longevity of M macrocopa were affected by DOC. When M macrocopa fed with 0.5% DOC, produces highest number of neonates produce which are about 464 neonates. The 5% of DOC give biggest size of neonates (0.576 mm). The average longevity for three concentrations which are O %, 0.1% and 1% reach to 16 days.