An Overview of Recent Developmental Studies in Zooplanktons

In both saltwater and freshwater environments, zooplankton can be found floating in the sunlit zone, where food sources are plentiful. They are crucial to the functioning of the food web because they mediate between primary producers and higher trophic levels. Current methods and equipment for studying and characterizing zooplankton are discussed. Similarly, zooplankton are highly attuned to their surroundings and exhibit measurable responses to shifts in water chemistry, temperatures, and other hydrographic factors. Though zooplankton have been shown to be useful as bio-indicators of eutrophication and water quality status, widespread application and development of such indicators are still relatively new and face several challenges. In this review article traditional and modern approaches used for zooplankton analysis are well discussed and the major focus area is the characterization of zooplankton sampling. In order to cover all bases in zooplanktonic studies, a holistic approach is used.