DISTRIBUTION OF BENTHIC FORAMINIFERA IN THE CORAL REEFS ECOSYSTEM OF PULAU BIDONG, TERENGGANU, SOUTHERN SOUTH CHINA SEA
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https://doi.org/10.46754/umtjur.v4i2.274Keywords:
Benthic foraminifera, distribution, coral reefs, diversity, southern South China SeaAbstract
A study on the distribution of benthic foraminiferal species in the surface sediments of coral reefs was carried out in Pulau Bidong in the southern South China Sea (SCS). Samples were collected at 12 sites around Pulau Bidong at water depths ranging from 5 m to 30 m. Live (rose bengal stained) and optimally preserved empty tests of benthic foraminifera were analysed based on their chamber and apertural characteristics observed under binocular microscope (Leica Zoom 2000). The results revealed that 32 genera of benthic foraminifera were found in the coral reefs sediments. Amphistegina was the most abundant genus with relative abundance of 68% and frequently recorded at depths of between 10-15 m and 25-30 m. Other common genera that were found were Calcarina, Elphidium, Heterolepa, Heterostegina, Quinqueloculina, Peneroplis and Triloculina. These genera showed depth distribution preference in the shallow water zone (5 m depth). The highest diversity index (2.3) and number of taxa (26 genera) were recorded at station W2, located at the western part of Pulau Bidong. The lowest diversity index (0.2) and number of taxa (seven genera) were recorded at station S3, located at the southern part of Pulau Bidong. The frequency distribution and diversity of benthic foraminifera in the study area were related to water depth.
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