Why is Chilika lake considered as a biodiversity hotspot?
Why is Chilika lake considered as a biodiversity hotspot? The sea grass meadows of the lake are expanding in spite of anthropogenic pressure, which is a sign of healthy ecosystem. Thus the lake contains the most important and significant actual habitat for in situ conservation of biological diversity including rare species of birds and animals. Which species of prawn is found in Chilka lake? Chilika, the largest brackishwater lagoon in India is characterised by high annuall landings of penaeid shrimp and a variety of fin fishes. It is also a source of nutrient rich detritus forming an important part of...