Diversity of Bivalve and Gastropod Molluscs in Mangrove ecosystem from selected sites of Raigad district, Maharashtra, West coast of India.

Authors

  • Khade S N Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.
  • U H Mane Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.

Keywords:

Bivalve, gastropod, diversity, mangrove, Raigad coast.

Abstract

Diversity of Bivalve and Gastropod Molluscs from mangrove habitat was studied. 37% bivalves while 63% gastropods were recorded during October 2008 to September 2009. The numbers of molluscs was comprised of bivalve species namely Crassostrea cattuckensis, Saccostrea cucullata, Anadara granosa, Polymesoda maxima, Meretrix meretrix, and gastropods Cerithium cingulata,Telescopium telescopium, Littorina scabra Nodilittorina melanostoma were abundant. These localities has productive molluscan fauna so a wide chance of research to further explore on the possibility of ecological value and there conservation.

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Author Biographies

Khade S N, Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.

Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.

U H Mane, Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.

Centre for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Bhatye, Ratnagiri, India.

Published

29-12-2012

How to Cite

N, K. S., & Mane, U. H. (2012). Diversity of Bivalve and Gastropod Molluscs in Mangrove ecosystem from selected sites of Raigad district, Maharashtra, West coast of India. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 4(10). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/970

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