VERTICAL DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE OF SOIL MACRO-FAUNA IN DRY AND WET TERRITORY AT FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN

Abstract

During the present study it was observed and following results were recorded. From (1-6ʹ layer), maximum population was recorded 62.57% (N = 219) from Fish-farm; whereas, least population was recorded 37.43% (N = 131) from Agro-farm. However, in (7-12ʹ layer), maximum population was recorded 69.29% (N = 185) from Fish-farm and least population was recorded 30.71% (N = 82) from Agro-farm; Whereas in (13-18ʹ layer), maximum population was recorded 80.09% (N = 177) from Fish-farm and least population was recorded 19.91% (N = 44) from Agro-farm. However, from 1-6 layer of fishfarm, it was accessed that Alaus oculatus (Elateridae) was existing with maximum relative abundance. From 7-12 layer of fishfarm, it was accessed thatTinea pellionella (Tineidae) was existing with maximum relative abundance i.e. 18.92% (N = 35), From 13-18 layer of fishfarm, it was accessed thatTinea pellionella (Tineidae)was existing with maximum relative abundance i.e.18.64% (N = 33). It was concluded from the entire research survey that placing of regular moisture enhance the diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna, which results in healthy soil. Diversity, richness, dominance and evenness elevations were recorded in same trends, while overall results were differe significantly (P<0.001; F=83.05).