Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences
Vol 6 No 2 (2023): August

MACROZOOBENTHOS COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN SETAN ISLAND, MANDEH TOURISM AREA, PESISIR SELATAN, WEST SUMATRA

Muhammad Al-Izhar (Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Riau)
Afrizal Tanjung (Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Riau)
Elizal Elizal (Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Aug 2023

Abstract

Macrozoobenthos are aquatic organisms that live on the bottom of the water. Macrozoobenthos can be tolerant or sensitive to environmental changes. Organisms that live relatively sedentary and have varying adaptability to environmental conditions. However, there is no information about macrozoobenthos on Setan Island in Mandeh Tourism Area. To know/understand information about the density and distribution patterns of macrozoobenthos on Setan Island, this study was conducted in January 2022. The sampling area is in the intertidal zone of Setan Island. Sampling was conducted at three stations, each station was divided into three transects. Macrozoobenthos sampling was done using a sieve measuring 1mm x 1mm. The movement of macrozoobenthos to the gravel substrate was relatively slow to avoid the waves. Macrozoobenthos samples were then identified. The density of macrozoobenthos on Setan Island ranged from 2.89-3.89 ind/m2. Station 2 has a higher macrozoobenthos density of 3.89 Ind/m2, the calculation of macrozoobenthos on Setan Island obtained data on the distribution pattern of macrozoobenthos in clusters

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajoas

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Asian Journal Of Aquatic Sciences is a journal publishes scientific articles from research by lecturers and other researchers in the waters sector. Focusing on aspects of aquatic ecology for the use of this habitat as an ecosystem for producing food (fisheries and agriculture) and its function for ...