A STUDY ON THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF GREEN MUSSEL (PERNA VIRIDIS) IN TWO AREAS; CHINABAY AND KINNIYA IN THE TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT

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dc.contributor.authorMUMTHAJ, C.I.
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-29T07:11:16Z
dc.date.available2021-03-29T07:11:16Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractThe research study undertaken on the distribution of green mussel along the sea coasts of Trincomalee in the eastern province of Sri Lanka particularly in the Chinabay and Kinniya areas. Three sites which are different based on the level of pollution site 1-(unpolluted), site 2- (polluted), site 3- (semi polluted) were selected for the study. A survey was carried out to study the distribution pattern and abundance of green mussels in three sites using line transect method. The transect lines are laid perpendicular to the shore using a hand held GPS. The distribution pattern and the abundance of the green mussel is estimated by using quadrat sampling along the transect with a quadrat of 50 cmx 50 cm size. The abundance of green mussel in Kinniya (site 1 and site 2) and chinabay (site 3) areas are 1467/m2, 214/m2, 934/m2 respectively. Data obtained from the three sites indicated that there is a significant difference among the three sites (p<0.05). The physical and chemical parameters of the three sites are observed and evaluated scientifically throughout the four months study period. Revealed that the pollution levels of the three sites are significantly different and it directly influence the distribution pattern and abundance of green mussel. Key words: Green mussel, Perna viridis, distribution, environment, abundanceen_US
dc.identifier.otherUWU/AQT/09/0029
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/6270/UWULD%20AQT%2009%200029-08052019105256.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUva Wellassa University of Sri Lankaen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries;UWU/AQT/09/0029
dc.subjectAquatic Resources Technology Degree Programme ( AQT)en_US
dc.titleA STUDY ON THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF GREEN MUSSEL (PERNA VIRIDIS) IN TWO AREAS; CHINABAY AND KINNIYA IN THE TRINCOMALEE DISTRICTen_US
dc.title.alternativeResearch Article – AQT 2013en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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