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| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-2022-06-0080 |
| Title of Abstract | Population Ecology and Distribution Pattern of Intertidal Sponges of Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat. |
| Authors | Zalak G. Sabapara*, Dr. Paresh U. Poriya |
| Organisation | Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh |
| Address | 606- Axar Villa, Behind Radhika heights, New SP Road, Morbi-363641 Morbi, Gujarat, India Pincode: 363641 Mobile: 9925199722 E-mail: zgsabapara27@gmail.com |
| Country | India |
| Presentation | Poster |
| Abstract | Population ecology and distribution pattern of intertidal sponges were studied at Veraval coast of Gujarat state, India. Sponges were identified using standard identification keys while quadrate method and various ecological indices were employed to study population ecology and distribution pattern. The uneven substratum of the selected intertidal zone supports various assemblages like coral assemblage, zooanthid assemblage and cerethium assemblage which provides good habitat for sponges. Total 12 species of sponges were considered for the study. High species diversity noted during winter season. Among all 12 sponge species, Cliona laticavicola was prominently found in selected intertidal area. In sponge community, of the 12 species of sponge, the highest cover (46.58%) was exhibited by Cliona laticavicola, 13.18% cover by Cinachyrella alloclada, 8.72% cover by Callyspongia diffusa, 2.16% cover by Halichondria panacea, 3.76% cover by Haliclona cinerea, 2.87% cover by Haliclona tubifera, 1.6% cover by Cliona acephala, 1.91% cover by Cliona aprica, 1.27% cover by Paratimea constellata, 1.17% by Mycale parishii, 0.51% cover by Halichondria melanodocia and 1.92% cover by Clathria sp. were observed all over the coast. |