Observations on the distribution of the echinoid Stomopneustes variolaris (Lamarck) along the Visakhapatnam Coast, India
Sastry, D.R.K. (1996). Observations on the distribution of the echinoid Stomopneustes variolaris (Lamarck) along the Visakhapatnam Coast, India. J. Andaman Sci. Assoc. 12(1-2): 26-30
In: Journal of the Andaman Science Association. Andaman Science Association: Port Blair. ISSN 0970-4183, more
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The sea urchin Stomopneustes variolaris (Lamarck) is a common inhabitant of rocky shores of Visakhapatnam, East Coast of India. It is common at 0.2 m CD and lower in the infralittoral fringe with abudance of algae. High densities up to 6.4/0.2 sq.m. were noticed in rock pools, crevices , gullies and other protected habitat on shores with severe wave action. The density was lowest (4.7/0.2 sq.m.) where the wave action is low to moderate. Significant aggregations were noticed at shores with pronounced to severe wave action as a response to environmental factors such as wave action water circulation and availability of protected habitats. |
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