A taxonomic study of holothurian fauna found in San Juan, La Union
Date of Publication
1992
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A study of the taxonomy of the holothuroid fauna was conducted from September 1991 to May 1992 in San Juan, La Union. Collected specimen were preserved with denatured alcohol and stored at the undergraduate thesis laboratory of De La Salle University. Spicules were examined after maceration of the dorsal and ventral sides and papillae of each specimen under the microscope. Classification was based on the studies done by Domantay (1960), Geronimo (1976) and Leonardo (1904).Eight species were identified and classified down to the species level. Seven species belong to Order Aspidochirotida, (Malodeima) pulla, Holothuria (Metriatyla) scabra, Actinopyga echinites, Actinopyga lecanora, Bohaschia graeffei and Bohadschia marmorata one species fall under Order Apodida Synapta maculata.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06403
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
47 leaves
Keywords
Holothurians--Identification; Sea-cucumbers
Recommended Citation
Alcober, C. L. (1992). A taxonomic study of holothurian fauna found in San Juan, La Union. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1210
