Macro benthos of Minicoy island, Lakshadweep

Vargis, Dalia Susan (2005) Macro benthos of Minicoy island, Lakshadweep. ["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined] thesis, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin.

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    Abstract

    The lack of sufficient information on benthic fauna of an Island territory in India paved the way for the present study. This is an attempt to study the macrobenthos at the intertidal zones of seagrass and mangrove ecosystems of Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep. The objectives of the study include the identification of benthic fauna, their distribution and composition, standing stock, qualitative and quantitative nature in relation to hydrography, seasons and sediment texture, community structure analysis and trophic relationships. For this purpose a monthly plan of sample collection and analysis were carried out at six stations in the Minicoy seagrass/mangrove area from September 1999 to August 200 1. The first chapter gives an introduction covering the importance of benthos, inter tidal zones, seagrass beds and mangroves. Review of literature, scope and purpose of study are also included in this chapter. The second chapter 'Materials and Methods' describes the study area, period of study and frequency of sampling. The methods adopted for the study of environmental parameters, macrofauna and benthic abundance, statistical techniques etc. are explained in this chapter. The third, fourth, fi fth and sixth chapters contain the results of the studies on environmental parameters, bottom fauna, regression analysis for correlation and benthic production respectively. The seventh chapter is the discussion based on the results and the eighth is the summary and conclusion.

    Item Type: Thesis (["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined])
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Macro benthos; Minicoy island; Lakshadweep
    Subjects: Theses
    Marine Biology > Marine Benthos
    Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
    Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
    Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2011 10:36
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:42
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/7250

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