Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia

A study on the diversity and some ecological aspects that related to the abundance of infaunal bivalve species was done at Tok Bali mangrove, Kelantan, Malaysia. Samples and data collection was conducted during three different seasonal periods, on dry season (July), pre-monsoon (September) and mon...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Kassim, Zaleha, Ahmad, Zuhairi, Ismail, Norshida
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Zibeline International Publishing 2018
Subjects:	GE Environmental Sciences QH301 Biology QH541.13 Ecology
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/1/Paper_Zaleha_Zuhairi_2018.pdf

id	iium-66936
recordtype	eprints
spelling	iium-669362018-10-23T03:37:11Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia Kassim, Zaleha Ahmad, Zuhairi Ismail, Norshida GE Environmental Sciences QH301 Biology QH541.13 Ecology A study on the diversity and some ecological aspects that related to the abundance of infaunal bivalve species was done at Tok Bali mangrove, Kelantan, Malaysia. Samples and data collection was conducted during three different seasonal periods, on dry season (July), pre-monsoon (September) and monsoon (December) in the year 2015. Sampling stations were chosen in four mangrove forests which were encompassed with Rhizophora spp., Avicennia spp., Nypa fruticans and Mixed Mangrove. A collection of bivalve samples and sediment samples were done within 0.25 m2 quadrates and measurement of physico-chemical parameters were conducted using Hydrolab Quanta. Temperature, salinity and pH showed the normal mangrove value and decreased during monsoon, while dissolved oxygen show increasing during monsoon. Mean of grain size (ø) value ranged from 1.9 to 2.66 indicated that the sediment is fine sand. Mean TOM ranged from 0.67-1.45 g/g. A total of five (5) species of infaunal bivalves were observed, which were Polymesoda expansa, Marcia japonica, Gari ambigua, Pillsbryoconcha exilis and Donax faba. Diversity index H’ ranges from 0.72-1.27 and evenness index E’ ranged from 0.53-0.95 and richness index varied from 0.42-0.78. ANOVA tests showed that there were no significant differences for all biodiversity indices during dry, pre-monsoon and monsoon season (P>0.05). The results showed that the low biodiversity of infaunal bivalves in the mangroves of Tok Bali. They could be more affected by the spatial factors rather than the monsoon. Long-term data collection is suggested to determine the seasonal pattern of their biodiversity and contribution to the mangrove ecosystem in the area. Zibeline International Publishing 2018-08-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/1/Paper_Zaleha_Zuhairi_2018.pdf Kassim, Zaleha and Ahmad, Zuhairi and Ismail, Norshida (2018) Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia. Science Heritage Journal / Galeri Warisan Sains (GWS), 2 (2). pp. 4-9. ISSN 2521-0858 E-ISSN 2521-0866 (In Press) https://www.zibelinepub.com/science-heritage-journal-galeri-warisan-sains-gws/ 10.26480/gws.02.2018.04.09
repository_type	Digital Repository
institution_category	Local University
institution	International Islamic University Malaysia
building	IIUM Repository
collection	Online Access
language	English
topic	GE Environmental Sciences QH301 Biology QH541.13 Ecology
spellingShingle	GE Environmental Sciences QH301 Biology QH541.13 Ecology Kassim, Zaleha Ahmad, Zuhairi Ismail, Norshida Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
description	A study on the diversity and some ecological aspects that related to the abundance of infaunal bivalve species was done at Tok Bali mangrove, Kelantan, Malaysia. Samples and data collection was conducted during three different seasonal periods, on dry season (July), pre-monsoon (September) and monsoon (December) in the year 2015. Sampling stations were chosen in four mangrove forests which were encompassed with Rhizophora spp., Avicennia spp., Nypa fruticans and Mixed Mangrove. A collection of bivalve samples and sediment samples were done within 0.25 m2 quadrates and measurement of physico-chemical parameters were conducted using Hydrolab Quanta. Temperature, salinity and pH showed the normal mangrove value and decreased during monsoon, while dissolved oxygen show increasing during monsoon. Mean of grain size (ø) value ranged from 1.9 to 2.66 indicated that the sediment is fine sand. Mean TOM ranged from 0.67-1.45 g/g. A total of five (5) species of infaunal bivalves were observed, which were Polymesoda expansa, Marcia japonica, Gari ambigua, Pillsbryoconcha exilis and Donax faba. Diversity index H’ ranges from 0.72-1.27 and evenness index E’ ranged from 0.53-0.95 and richness index varied from 0.42-0.78. ANOVA tests showed that there were no significant differences for all biodiversity indices during dry, pre-monsoon and monsoon season (P>0.05). The results showed that the low biodiversity of infaunal bivalves in the mangroves of Tok Bali. They could be more affected by the spatial factors rather than the monsoon. Long-term data collection is suggested to determine the seasonal pattern of their biodiversity and contribution to the mangrove ecosystem in the area.
format	Article
author	Kassim, Zaleha Ahmad, Zuhairi Ismail, Norshida
author_facet	Kassim, Zaleha Ahmad, Zuhairi Ismail, Norshida
author_sort	Kassim, Zaleha
title	Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
title_short	Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
title_full	Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
title_fullStr	Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed	Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia
title_sort	diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, tok bali kelantan, malaysia
publisher	Zibeline International Publishing
publishDate	2018
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/66936/1/Paper_Zaleha_Zuhairi_2018.pdf
first_indexed	2023-09-18T21:35:02Z
last_indexed	2023-09-18T21:35:02Z
_version_	1777412763769896960

Diversity of bivalves in mangrove forest, Tok Bali Kelantan, Malaysia

Similar Items