Document of bibliographic reference 396584

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Bibliographic resource

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Journal article

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AS

Title

Diversity and first record of Tunicates (Ascidians) from Gujarat coast, India

Abstract

The present study reports 21 species of tunicates belonging to six families from the intertidal zone of Okha coast, Gujarat, India. Tunicates were distribut?ed in small to moderate sized colonies up to 10 cm in various microhabitats and niches like underneath rocks, co-exist with sponges and algal studded rock surfaces of the intertidal zone. Single solitary spe?cies Herdmania momus were reported underneath boulders and within algal beds. The studied intertidal zone is located at the southern fringe of the Gulf of Kutch which is known for its diverse intertidal coral reefs and possibly this is reason for rich diversity of tunicates in this area than any other coast of Gujarat. This study is the first to document the occurrence of the ascidian species from this coast and provides a baseline of tunicates fauna of Gujarat coast.

Bibliographic citation

Sabapara, Z.; Poriya, P. (2024). Diversity and first record of Tunicates (Ascidians) from Gujarat coast, India. Environ. Ecol. 42(3A): 1228-1237. https://dx.doi.org/10.60151/envec/feyq7102

Topic

Marine

Is peer reviewed

true