A preliminary study on the identification of marine gastropod shells collected in the littoral area of Cabalitian Island of Sual, Pangasinan
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
A preliminary study on the taxonomy of marine gastropod shells found in Cabalitian Island, Sual, Pangasinan was conducted during the months of October and November 1991. Fifty-four species of marine gastropod shells were collected and classified belonging to subclass Prosobranchia (Streptoneura) order Archeogastropoda and Mesogatropoda superfamilies Patellacea, Trochacea, Neritadea, Cerithiacea, Strombacea, Cypraeacea, Naticidae and Tonnacea family Acmaeidae, Trochidae, Angariidae, Turbinidae, Neritidae, Cypreaidae, Naticidae, Cassidae, Ficidae, Cymatiidae and Bursidae and twenty-four genera. The collection site was the littoral area of 100 meters along the shoreline and around 50 to 60 feet from the shoreline towards the sea. The site was generally shallow, muddy and rocky substratum.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU05937
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
130 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Gastropoda—Classification; Gastropoda--Philippines--Pangasinan
Recommended Citation
Bantegui, A., & Disini, M. (1993). A preliminary study on the identification of marine gastropod shells collected in the littoral area of Cabalitian Island of Sual, Pangasinan. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/3924
Embargo Period
1-13-2021
