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A study of terrestrial molluscs with respect to their species richness, relative abundance and density in Toranmal Reserve Forest, North Maharashtra, India | Abstract
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A study of terrestrial molluscs with respect to their species richness, relative abundance and density in Toranmal Reserve Forest, North Maharashtra, India

Author(s): Patil, J. V1., Ekhande, A. P1. and Padate, G. S2.

Toranmal reserve Forest is located in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, India. It is situated around 21?¢??° 52’ North Latitude and 74?¢??° 27’ East longitude at an altitude of 1143 m AMSL. in the Satpura ranges. Species richness, relative abundance and density of terrestrial molluscs were studied over two year period in various microhabitats of the area. Total five species of terrestrial molluscs were observed during study having different relative abundance in various habitats. Maximum species richness and density were observed during monsoon while minimum in summer. It is observed that seasonal variation not only links with seasonal dynamics but also with various factors such as rainfall, humidity, etc. (abiotic), cattle grazing (biotic) and also structure of habitat (e.g. soil, leaf litter, etc,).