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Bibliographic resource
Type of document
Journal article
BibLvlCode
AS
Title
Distribution of commercially important edible mollusc (Bivalvia and Gastropoda) from six districts of Terengganu, Malaysia
Abstract

Terengganu has a large coastal and wetland area where it provides habitat for edible mollusc. The edible molluscs are one of the most important sources of animal protein for the local communities. The distribution of edible molluscs was studied in six districts of the Terengganu coastal waters between August 2020 and March 2022. In each district, samples were purchased from the wet market, fishing villages and roadside outlets every four months interval. A total of 1,043 individuals was observed and 23 species of edible molluscs were recorded from six districts of Terengganu representing 11 families. Bivalves were found to be dominated by 14 species from seven families. The family Cyrenidae (bivalve) was widespread in five districts where Geloina expansa, was recorded in almost all districts. Meanwhile, for gastropods, nine species from four families were found where Ellobiidae (gastropod) was dominant and the most common gastropod species was Faunus ater, which was found in four locations in Terengganu. These species have great commercial value in Terengganu districts as they are sought extensively as food by the locals and also represent one of their sources of financial survival, especially for those living near to coastal areas. This baseline study could serve as a future indicator for the sustainable management of fisheries resources and for further ecological studies.

Bibliographic citation
Pausi, N.A.; Idris, M.H.; Hamid, M.S.; Lah, R.A. (2023). Distribution of commercially important edible mollusc (Bivalvia and Gastropoda) from six districts of Terengganu, Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Resource Science & Technology 13(2): 111-131. https://dx.doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.6001.2023
Topic
Brakish water
Is peer reviewed
true
Access rights
open access
Is accessible for free
true

Authors

author
Name
Nurul Pausi
author
Name
Mohd Hanafi Idris
author
Name
Muhammad Hamid
author
Name
Roslizawati Lah

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DOI
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https://dx.doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.6001.2023

taxonomic terms

taxonomic terms associated with this publication
Bivalvia
Gastropoda

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date created
2024-01-02
date modified
2024-01-02