Title of article
Assessing the ecological quality status of arid mangroves in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, using benthic indices of AMBI, M-AMBI, and BENTIX
Author/Authors
Miri ، Mohadeseh Department of Marine Biology - Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences - Tarbiat Modares University , Seyfabadi ، Jafar Department of Marine Biology - Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences - Tarbiat Modares University , Ghodrati Shojaei ، Mehdi Department of Marine Biology - Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Sciences - Tarbiat Modares University , Rahimian ، Hassan School of Biology, College of Science - University of Tehran
From page
141
To page
150
Abstract
Polychaetes are suitable indicators to evaluate the benthic ecological status and respond to natural and anthropogenic. We evaluated the ecosystem health of the mangroves of Azini and Gwadar based on benthic indices including AMBI, M-AMBI, and BENTIX using polychaete communities. The results showed that in both regions, EcoQ classifications ranged from high to moderate in BENTIX, good to excellent in AMBI, and good in M-AMBI. The M-AMBI was significantly correlated with sediment variables, including total organic matter (TOM), total organic carbon (TOC), and silt/clay. The result revealed a significant correlation between the biotic indices and the TOC content of sediments. According to the results, TOC can be used as a descriptor and indicator to evaluate the health of mangrove ecosystems in relation to benthic indices. In addition, it is necessary to combine several indices to assess the status of ecosystems.
Keywords
Mangrove , Bioindicator , Ecological quality status , Benthic communities
Journal title
International Journal of Aquatic Biology
Journal title
International Journal of Aquatic Biology
Record number
2760907
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