A taxonomic study of ophiuroidea found in the area of Malabrigo Pt., Lobo, Batangas
Date of Publication
1996
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Ophiuroids were collected at Malabrigo Pt. Lobo, Batangas about four to twelve meters away from the shore during low tide. Five species were identified and classified under Order Ophiurida. Out of the five species collected, one species belong to Family Ophiolepididae which is Ophioplocus imbricatus that can be found in cracks in corals three species belong to Family Ophiocomidae which are as follow: Ophiocoma erinaceus, Ophiocoma brevipes that live under rocks and rock crevices and ophiomastix lutkeni that dwells in cracks in corals and one species from Family Ophiodermatidae which is Ophiarachnella gorgonia that lives under rocks and rock crevices.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07354
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
29 leaves
Keywords
Ophiuroidea; Echinodermata--Identification; Seashore biology; Marine fauna; Brittle stars
Recommended Citation
Laiz, M. S. (1996). A taxonomic study of ophiuroidea found in the area of Malabrigo Pt., Lobo, Batangas. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1367
