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UOK 19: Macrozoobenthic community structure in the channel segment, Negombo estuary, Western coast of Sri Lanka

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UOK 19: Macrozoobenthic community structure in the channel segment, Negombo e...
Abstract

Channel segment of the Negombo estuary (7o6' - 7ol2'N, 79o49' -79o53'E) is very important for the continuation of estuarine functions through exchange of water between sea and the estuary, but are subjected to changes due to various anthropogenic activities such as planting mangroves, boat and fishing gear operations and discharge of industrial effluents. A survey was carried out in August 2005 to study the community structure of the macrozoobenthic community in the channe...

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Macrobenthos
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Coastal and Marine Sensitive Habitats
flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
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M 5
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Language
English
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Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L. and Jayamanne, S.C., 2006. Macrozoobenthic community structure in the channel segment, Negombo estuary, Western coast of Sri Lanka, Inte...

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