Title of article :
Contribusion of the knowledge of the malacological of bivalves in the Moroccan Mediteranean coast
Author/Authors :
El Bekkaye, K. Mohamed first University - Faculty of Science - Laboratory of Hydrobiology and General Ecology, Morocco , Melhaoui, M. Mohamed first University - Faculty of Sciences - Laboratory of Hydrobiology and General Ecology, Morocco
Abstract :
This research paper is a contribution to the knowledge of the bivalve fauna of the coastal zones in Moroccan Mediterranean Sea. It presents the biological variety of the bivalve Molluscs from the Kiss River in Saidia beach to Sfiha beach in Al Hoceima city. The systematic determinations, allowed us to establish a first exhaustive inventory of the biodiversity of bivalves in these coastal housing environments and their specific wealth. Different species belonging to 20 families were described and mapped in a catalogue. Different habitats have been diagnosed as threats to malacological fauna besides the impact of craft fishing pressure on some bivalves of economic interest.
Keywords :
Biodiversity , Bivalve , Mediterranean Sea , Morocco
Journal title :
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science
Journal title :
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science