Benthic studies in Goa estuaries: Biomass and faunal composition in the Zuari estuary
DRS at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography
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Benthic studies in Goa estuaries: Biomass and faunal composition in the Zuari estuary
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Creator |
Parulekar, A.H.
Rajamanickam, G.V. Dwivedi, S.N. |
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Aquatic Communities
spatial variations temporal variations seasonal distribution biomass check lists salinity seasonal variations estuaries population number benthos ISW, India, Goa, Mandovi-Zuari Estuary |
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Description |
Macrobenthos in Mandovi, Cumbarjua canal and Zuari estuaries, a physically interconnected tropical estuarine system which undergoes large seasonal changes in salinity distribution due to heavy monsoonal precipitation, is very rich (111 species) and varied. Fauna is most continuously distributed showing high degree of aggregation, less affinity, lowest degree of association and high diversity. Six faunal assemblages based on dominant species and faunal associates are identified. Polychaetes and bivalves together contribute 70% of the macrofauna, by number and weight. Biomass production, inspite of large temporal and spatial variations, is high (54.17 g m-2) with proportionately high organic matter production of 4.08 g C m-2 y-1. Estimated annual benthic production, based on standing stock measurements, is 49.95 g m-2 or 5 tonnes km-2
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Date |
1994-10-26T09:56:46Z
2017-09-29T13:47:06Z 1994-10-26T09:56:46Z 2017-09-29T13:47:06Z 1975 |
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Journal Article
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Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, vol.4; 1975; 202-205
0379-5136 http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/5554 |
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Language |
en
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Indian J Mar Sci
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CSIR-NISCAIR
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