A taxonomic survey of seagrasses occurring in Tablas Island, Eerrol, Romblon with notes on their economic importance

Date of Publication

1994

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

The morphological characteristics of the seagrasses in Tablas Island, Ferrol Romblon were described. A total of eight (8) species were found belonging to 1 division, 1 class, 1 order, 2 families and 8 genera. These species were Cymodocea rotundata, C. serrulata, Halodule pinifolia, H. uninervis, Syringodium isoetifolium, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii. These species were found from three (3) different sites: Tabok beach, Talisay beach and Ogis beach. The identified seagrasses were found to be useful as food, feeds and as stuffing material.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06386

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[45] leaves

Keywords

Seagrasses; Marine flora--Romblon; Intertidal zonation--Romblon

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