Scleractinian Coral diversity in Kepulauan Sembilan, Perak
Scleractinian Coral diversity in Kepulauan Sembilan, Perak
Scleractinian Coral diversity in Kepulauan Sembilan, Perak
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Summary<br />
• <strong>Kepulauan</strong> <strong>Sembilan</strong> is a turbid area with low<br />
underwater visibility and strong currents<br />
• Low <strong>diversity</strong> of scleract<strong>in</strong>ian corals - 19 genera<br />
• Most coral genera consists of stress-tolerant types<br />
that can withstand high sedimentation, high<br />
bioerosion, low light levels and high turbidity<br />
• Possible nutrient <strong>in</strong>flux or runoff from river or from<br />
coastal development<br />
• Low <strong>diversity</strong> of fish species - 99 species
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