Morphological Variations of Meretrix sp. from Bancaran, Madura, Indonesia

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10.2991/aer.k.211215.040How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Bivalvia; Meretrix aurora; Meretrix meretrix; Veneridae

Abstract

Meretrix sp. or well known as asiatic hard clam has a significant ecological role in the estuary ecosystem. Besides, they are also traded and consumed by people. Further studies are needed to analyze their morphological and ecological aspects to support the potency analysis of this clam. This study aimed to analyze the variation of Meretrix sp. found in Bancaran Estuary located in Madura Indonesia. The samples were collected randomly by handpicking during the low tide. Identification was carried out based on morphological characters. Morphometry parameters were measured by using a. caliper. Data was analyzed descriptive-quantitatively. The results of this study revealed that there were five morphological variations of Meretrix sp, which is found in Bancaran Madura. Therefore, further study on the potency or Meretrix sp. from this region as well as the molecular studies regarding the variations are needed.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Reni Ambarwati
AU  - Tarzan Purnomo
AU  - Herlina Fitrihidajati
AU  - Fida Rachmadiarti
AU  - Dwi A. Rahayu
AU  - Ulfi Faizah
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/12/16
TI  - Morphological Variations of Meretrix sp. from Bancaran, Madura, Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Science and Engineering 2021 (IJCSE 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 214
EP  - 217
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/aer.k.211215.040
DO  - 10.2991/aer.k.211215.040
ID  - Ambarwati2021
ER  -