Exploring Coastal Bivalves and Gastropods: A Checklist from Onjal Machhiwad Coast, South Gujarat, India

Bivalve and Gastropod diversity from Onjal Machhiwad, South Gujarat, India

Authors

  • Dr. Ritesh Borichangar
  • Jeet Parmar College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Navsari
  • Ms. Dhruti Kotadiya
  • Ms. Lata Tandel
  • Ms. Bhumika Tandel
  • Mrs. Hemal Borichangar

Keywords:

Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Diversity, Onjal Machhiwad, Navsari

Abstract

The study conducted on the Onjal Machhiwad coast, Navsari, Gujarat, aimed to assess the intertidal bivalve and gastropod assemblages over a period of twelve months from January 2023 to February 2024. The sampling site, formed by black sand featured an intertidal zone extending approximately 1.5-2 km during ebb tide. Specimens of gastropods and bivalves were randomly collected from the intertidal zone and supralittoral zone, totaling 15 species identified, with nine belonging to Bivalvia and six to Gastropoda. The highest number of species was found in Neogastropoda (Class Gastropoda) and Arcida (Class Bivalvia). The identified specimens were preserved and deposited in the aquatic biodiversity museum at the College of Fisheries Science, Navsari. This is the first work done exploring the diversity of Bivalves and Gastropods.

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Published

2024-04-01

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Borichangar, R., Parmar, J., Kotadiya, D., Tandel, L., Tandel, B., & Borichangar, H. (2024). Exploring Coastal Bivalves and Gastropods: A Checklist from Onjal Machhiwad Coast, South Gujarat, India: Bivalve and Gastropod diversity from Onjal Machhiwad, South Gujarat, India. LIFE SCIENCES LEAFLETS, 168. Retrieved from https://petsd.org/ojs/index.php/lifesciencesleaflets/article/view/1752

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Vol. 168 (2024): 1st APRIL 2024...ISSN 0976 - 1098(On Line) ISSN 2277 - 4297(Print)

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Research Paper

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