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VOL. 4, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Diversity of marine molluscs in selected locations along the south–west coast of Kerala
Authors
V G Asha, Reshma R S
Abstract
Phylum Mollusca, being the second largest phylum comprises a variety of animals known as decorative shells or as seafood. This phylum occupies all habitats in the marine environment and accounts for about one quarter of the total marine species described. (Molluscabase, 2016). Molluscs are considered as bio indicators of aquatic ecosystems. The present study is an attempt to investigate the diversity of molluscs present at selected sandy beaches viz, Vizhinjam and Perumathura along the coasts of Kerala. Out of 33 species identified 23 species belonging to class Gastropoda which constitute 67.4% of total class diversity observed at Vizhinjam. Among the species identified from Perumathura, 8 species belonging to class Bivalvia which constitute 80 % of total class diversity. The study revealed that there is a good diversity of molluscs.
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Pages:5-10
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V G Asha, Reshma R S "Diversity of marine molluscs in selected locations along the south–west coast of Kerala ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 5-10
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