1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, GQ 11600, Sri Lanka
2. Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, GQ 11600, Sri Lanka
3. Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, School of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia