Title of article
Abundance and biomass of Thalassia hemprichii (Ehrenberg) Ascherson in the seagrass bed of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines
Author/Authors
Estañol, Carl R Mindanao State University - Philippines , Orbita, Maria L. S Mindanao State University - Philippines , Tampus, Annielyn D Mindanao State University - Philippines , Manting, Muhmin M. E Mindanao State University - Philippines , Orbita, Ronaldo R Mindanao State University - Philippines
Pages
8
From page
20
To page
27
Abstract
The abundance and biomass of Thalassia hemprichii (Ehrenberg) Ascherson was determined
in seven coastal barangays of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, namely: Poblacion, Bagumbayan, Tacub,
Libertad, Tugar, Kawit Oriental and Kawit Occidental, over a two month period December 2013 -
January 2014. Shoot density, above and belowground biomass and ratio of above to belowground
biomass were highest in Barangay Tacub and the values were comparable to other studies. It appears,
therefore, that this intertidal seagrass contributes significantly to coastal productivity of the shallow
coastal marine ecosystem in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.
Keywords
Turtle grass , marine seagrass , shoot density , productivity , marine ecosystem
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2015
Record number
2438228
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