A taxonomic study of marine gastropod shells at Currimao, Burgos and Pasuquin towns of Ilocos Norte
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A study of marine gastropod shells was conducted last April and May 1992 in the Northern and Western portion of Ilocos Norte particularly in the towns of Pasuquin, Currimao and Burgos. Pasuquin has a sandy substratum, Currimao has a sandy muddy substratum and Burgos has a sandy substratum. Collections for the three towns were done during low tide. The area of collection was in the shore and extending to a depth not exceeding 3 feet. A total of sixty four species of marine gastropod shells were collected and identified. The specimen belonged to one subclass, three orders, eleven superfamilies, nineteen families and twenty nine genera.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06076
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
109 leaves
Keywords
Shells; Gasteropoda--Research; Biology--Classification
Recommended Citation
Samson, K. R. (1993). A taxonomic study of marine gastropod shells at Currimao, Burgos and Pasuquin towns of Ilocos Norte. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1147
