Benthic community survey of Gwadar (east bay) Balochistan, Pakistan
Benthic communities of the Gwadar east bay (Balochistan) was surveyed during the onset of S.W. monsoon. A total 1030 specimens were collected which represented Phyla of Arthropoda, Mollusca, Annelida, Echinodermata. The most abundant class observed was that of Bivalvia. Seawater parameters such as dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, salinity together with sediment characteristics were measured. Analysis of variance between observed stations and fauna do not show any significant difference (P<0.05). The present observation forms a baseline study in the area.
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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| Subjects: | Biology, Ecology, benthic communities, Gwadar, Baluchistan, Pakistan, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/34493 |
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