Preliminary investigations on the abundance, distribution and diversity of benthic invertebrates and sediment texture in the marine environment of the Palk Strait, off Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Title: Preliminary investigations on the abundance, distribution and diversity of be...
Abstract: This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the potential impact on the macrobenthos community in the marine waters of the Palk Strait, off Jaffna of the Sethusamudram ship canal project (SSCP), a mega-development project proposed by India. The specific objectives were to determine the abundance, distribution and diversity of benthic invertebrates in the area and to identify the relationships between their distribution and sediment characteristics. The study was carried out during...
Publication Date: July 19, 2017, 3:08 a.m.
Keywords: Bivalve , Veniridae spp , Resource Survey , Mollusc
Category: Resources Survey; environmental resources, protection and conservation. Examples: environmental pollution, waste storage and treatment, environmental impact assessment, monitoring environmental risk, nature reserves, landscape
Regions: C 2
Owner: prds1

Language: English
Supplemental Information: Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L., Jayamanne, S.C. and jinadasa, S.U.P. 2007.Preliminary investigations on the abundance, distribution and diversity of benthic invertebr...

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