Analisis Ekologis Meiofauna Interstisial di Sekitar Pulau Pannikiang, Kabupaten Barru

Abstract: Meiofauna were organisms that live in the interstitial. Synonyms were meiobentos. Meiofauna  can  also  be  interpreted  as  a  small  group  of  metazoans  that  sits  between microfauna and macrofauna. This was caused by a very small body size and  position was hidden in the sediments and did not provide direct benefits to humans (economic benefits). Meiofauna  generally  known  only  by  scientists  who  pursue  marine  biology  and  ecology. This  study  aimed  to  determine  the  ecological  water  quality  index  based  on  the  island  of interstitial meiofauna Pannikiang, Barru district. The results showed that the class was the class  that  dominates  the  nematode  composition  and  density  of  meiofauna  in  Pannikiang Island.  Nematodes  were  very  instrumental  in  the  classroom  enrich  and  enhance  the productivity of  aquatic ecosystems.  Based on the ecological value of the  index, the index of diversity (H'), Uniformity (E), and dominance (D) showed that P. Pannikiang have good water quality with the diversity of species and the spread of the number  of individuals of each species were equal, a unified community and did not find any species that dominate the  surrounding  waters.  Meiofauna  ecology  index  indicates  that  the  water  condition  in  P. Pannikiang not currently experiencing a very severe ecological pressure, meaning that in a stable  community  structure,  environmental  conditions  is  excellent.  Therefore,  we  need public participation and coordination among agencies in the District. Barru to maintain the condition of these waters. 
Key words: Meiofauna, Community Structure, Ecological Indicates
Penulis: Muh. Sri Yusal
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd110261

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