Document of bibliographic reference 355098

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Bibliographic resource

Type of document

Book/Monograph

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Title

Glyceriform polychaetes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A guide for identification

Abstract

Polychaetes commonly called as segmented worms, are the most abundant and diverse group among invertebrates in marine sediments. They are distributed world-wide, from intertidal to deep sea habitats, with certain species adapted to survive even in extreme conditions. They play a major role in marine realm forming an integral part in benthic pelagic coupling. Thespecies composition of polychaetes has been well studied in the continental margin of peninsular India (Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal). But studies on polychaetes around oceanic island margins (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands) of Indian EEZ are very limited. The development of regional identification guides for polychaetes with descriptions,drawings, photographs of respective regions is a necessity. It will be a useful tool for the taxonomists and ecologists working in the region for biodiversity assessments, description of new species and new records and updating the checklist of species. This e-book is based on the species collected as part of the effort of Marine Living Resources Programme (MLRP),Ministry of Earth Sciences based on the benthic surveys conducted around Andaman and Nicobar Islands at a depth range of 50-200m. The e-book includes the 18 species recorded under the suborder Glyceriformia, with their collection and preservation techniques, classification, descriptions, drawings and distribution in Indian Ocean etc. This e-book will form an identification guide for the researchers and students working on marine worms especially in the field of marine benthos.

Bibliographic citation

Gopal, A.; Aswathy, K.K.; Saravanane, N. [s.d.]. Glyceriform polychaetes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A guide for identification. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 47 pp.

Topic

Marine

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open access

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