Jenis–Jenis Teripang (Holothuroidae) di Perairan Kampung Auki Distrik Padaido Kabupaten Biak Numfor, Papua
Abstract: Sea cucumber is one
of important commodity in Papua. Beside play role as protein source, sea
cucumber also important cosmetic ingredient. Despite Papua has rich in sea
natural resources, until now still lack of information on diversity of sea
cucumber in Papua, therefore, this study aim to identify the species and
diversity of sea cucumber of one of sea cucumber in sea water of Auki island.
The study has conducted during March–April 2010. Transect line was used in this
study. Data were collected from 3 station, five transect lines were placed at
each station. Abiotic factors such as salinity, temperature and pH of sea
cucumber habitat were also collected during the study. Diversity index was
calculated by using Shannon-Wienner formula. It was found that index of
diversity sea cucumber (H) at 0.23. Sea cucumber species found were Actinopyga
lecanora, Actinopyga miliaris, Bohadschia similis, Bohadschia marmorata,
Bohadschia vitiensis, Holothuria scabra, Holothuria scabra var versicolor,
Holothuria atra, Holothuria argus dan Holothuria coluber.
Penulis: Nia Christine Pallo,
Nikki Lewaherilla
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd110089
