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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/43450| Title: | Diversity and distribution of gorgonians (Octocorallia) in the Long Island and it’s adjacent areas in Middle Andaman, India |
| Authors: | Kumar, J. S. Yogesh Geetha, S. Raghunathan, C. Sornaraj, R. |
| Keywords: | Diversity;Gorgonian;Octocoral;Long Island;Middle Andaman;Andaman and Nicobar;India |
| Issue Date: | Jan-2018 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | The diversity and distribution of gorgonian were assessed at seven sites at Long Island and it’s adjusting areas in Middle Andaman during 2013 to 2015. A total of 28 species of gorgonians are reported in shallow reef areas. Maximum life form was observed in Guaiter Island and Minimum in Headlamp Patch. A significant positive correlation was observed between the Islands, the species diversity was high for the genera Junceella, Subergorgia and Ellisella. Principal Component Analysis also supported for this three genes. |
| Page(s): | 96-102 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJMS Vol.47(01) [January 2018] |
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