Assessment of Intertidal Macroinvertebrate Communities in Pandanan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251668Keywords:
Biodiversity, Intertidal Zone, Macroinvertebrates, Intertidal zone, Species abundance, Coastal EcosystemAbstract
Biodiversity, or biological diversity, encompasses the variety of life across all levels of biological organization and serves as a key indicator of ecosystem health. In the context of increasing environmental pressures, evaluating biodiversity is essential for understanding the status and sustainability of natural resources. This study investigated the abundance and diversity of macroinvertebrates in the intertidal zone of Pandanan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. Findings revealed that cone shells (Conus spp.) were the most dominant species, with 646 individuals accounting for 31% of the total recorded organisms. The ark shell (Arca antiquata Linne) and frog shell (Bursina nobilis) followed, with populations of 495 (23.78%) and 215 (10.36%), respectively. Environmental parameters—salinity, pH, humidity, temperature, and total dissolved solids (TDS)—were found to be within tolerable ranges, supporting favorable conditions for marine life. Diversity indices indicated that station 2 exhibited the highest species richness among the sampled sites. These results highlight the ecological value of the intertidal zone and underscore the need for targeted conservation and management efforts. Additionally, it is recommended that contributory river systems be assessed, as upstream pollution may influence water quality and threaten coastal biodiversity.
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