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.
Penulis: Muh. Sri Yusal
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd110261
