Conclusion
Salinity is a signifi cant factor affecting the
diversity and abundance of zooplankton emerging
from wetland sediment. Elevated salinity reduce
the diversity and abundance of zooplankton emerge
from a wetlands propagules. Returning the saline
to fresh condition has the potential to encourage
sensitive species to return. However long term sasalinisation
of a wetland may reduce the longevity of
propagules and change the composition of egg bank
over time, resulting in a reduction of the viability of
propagules following a return to fresh conditions.
The major implication of salinity on zooplankton
community structure is the loss of sensitive species
which potentially affect the wetland biodiversity if
salinisation continues. Knowing the relationship
between the increasing salinity and the zooplankton
can be used to estimate the ecosystem’s sensitivity.
Therefore, proper management of vulnerable
wetlands can be applied.