Temple Tanks of Tamilnadu–Conservation Significance

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  • J. Chitra
     Protozoology Section, Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700 053 ,IN
  • K. Prabakaran
     Department of Engineering Chemistry, B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, 137 V.I.P Road, Poddar Vihar, Kolkata – 700 052 ,IN

Keywords:

Temple Tanks, Tamilnadu, Conservation Significance.

Abstract

Temple tanks of Tamilnadu have been briefly reviewed indicating their importance as reservoirs and as places of socio-cultural activity. Investigations on physico-chemical and biological factors have also been referred. Conservation significance of these temple tanks has been highlighted.

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2012-06-01

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Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2012

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