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Meiofauna Assemblages Structure Associated With Rhizophora sp. In
Morib
Siti Fatimah binti Tajuddin
Supervisor: Dr. Razifah binti Mohd Razali
Bachelor in Science (Biological Sciences)
School of Fundamental Science
Ecologically, mangrove ecosystems grow in the brackish water with complex root
system. These ecosystems provide home for variety of aquatic organisms. Meiofauna
found in soft sediment from intertidal zone to ocean floor. The objective of this study
is to compare the composition of meiofauna from mangrove habitat dominated by
Rhizophora apiculata and mudflat zone in Pantai Kelanang, Morib. The samples were
extracted using LUDOX solution and decantation technique. Each individual are
counted under dissecting microscope. The result shows that highest density of
meiofauna found in mudflat zone than those in intertidal zone which associated with
Rhizophora sp. with 117.7±251.3 and 71.6±158.0 ind.10 cm -2 respectively.
Distributions of nematode are diverse in mangrove sediment because they could adapt
to extreme environment. Furthermore, the assemblage of meiofauna is a good
biological indicator as they provides information about environment and also play an
important role in food web of aquatic ecosystem.
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