SDCA Journal of Biological Research
Collection of phytoplanktons and zooplanktons on four lakes of Laguna
Rheem B. Balindong*
Daniel D. Geda
Biology Department, St. Dominic College of Asia, Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines
Marigold O. Uba
School of Health Science Professions, St. Dominic College of Asia, Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines
Abstract
Seven lakes of San Pablo, Laguna were formed by a unique process called a phreatic explosion caused by steam derived groundwater. This is a one-day study done during February 7, 2017 between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm by conducting water sample in the middle of four lakes to compare the physicochemical parameters of the water and determine the presence of phytoplankton and zooplankton in each lake. It was found out that the water parameters of each lake were similar with differences and the phytoplanktons Synedra sp. and Pediastrum sp. were present and the most dominant in each lake. The similarities of the lake may be attributed to the similar environments of the lake, but the difference is influenced by the direct surroundings that differ in each lake.
Keywords: Lakes; Zooplankton; Phytoplankton; Physicochemical parameters.