Rafflesia patma Blume in Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve, West Java: Population Structure, Distribution Patterns, and Environmental Influences

Rafflesia patma is an endemic plant of Pangandaran, West Java which is protected because of its rare status. The purpose of this research is to study the population structure, distribution patterns, and the effect of the physical environment of abundance R. patma in Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve, West Java. The method used in this research was a survey method with a purposive sampling technique. Sampling was conducted using quadrat plots. The population pattern distribution was defined by a standardized Morisita index, and the analysis of abiotic environmental factors was determined by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) using PAST3. The results showed that there were 114 R. patma individuals scattered in several research areas in Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve, they were Gua Parat (3 individuals), Cilegon (13 individuals), Pasir Putih (12 individuals), Badeto (48 individuals), and Curug Leutik (38 individuals). The distribution pattern of R. patma in Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve was clustered with the Morisita index value (Id) > 1. Based on the PCA analysis, results that support the classification of the cluster analysis were obtained. Based on four abiotic environmental conditions analyzed, the most dominant character in influencing the distribution patterns and population structure of R. patma is light intensity.

Population structure of Lingula (Bruguière, 1791) in Alue Naga waters, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia

Lingula sp. is one of the genera of the Brachiopoda phylum that lives in the intertidal zone or areas that are affected by tides. The purpose of this study was to determine the population structure of Lingula sp. through the approach of population structure, density, distribution patterns, length and weight relationship and with physical and chemical parameters in the waters of Alue Naga, Syiah Kuala District, Banda Aceh City. The method used in this research is a purposive random sampling method. The results show that the growth pattern of Lingula sp. is classified as negative allometric at three research sites in Alue Naga waters, based on the value of b 3. The density of Lingula sp. was the highest at site 1 with a total of 17.7 ind/m2. While the density of Lingula sp. was the lowest at site 3 with a total of 9.7 ind/m2. The distribution of Lingula sp. at the three sites were uniform, with morisita index (Id) values of 0.352, 0.257, and 0.208 for sites 1, 2, and 3 respectively. In addition, the environmental factors of the three research sites in Alue Naga waters are within the normal limits of life for Lingula sp.Keywords: Alue NagaLingula sp. Population structure

Diet of the Silky Shark Carcharhinus falciformis (Müller & Henle, 1839) in Waters off Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Aims: This study was to establish the feeding habits of silky shark Carcharhinus falciformis in waters off Côte d’Ivoire. Study design: All stomachs of the specimens were collected using a standard method and analysed at laboratory. Place and Duration of Study: The study of the diet of C. falciformis was carried out at the laboratory of the Oceanological Research Centre (ORC) between April 2019 and August 2020. Methodology: To carry out this study, measurements and extractions of the stomachs of silky sharks were performed using a tape measure and dissection kit. Diet was described using the Index of Relative Importance (%IRI). The food overlap between sexes, size groups and marine seasons were analysed using the Morisita index. Results: A total of 265 specimens ranging in size from 79 to 254 cm total length were used. Of the stomachs examined, 163 individuals had food contents (61.51%), whilst 102 were empty (38.49%). The results indicated that silky shark has epipelagic and mesobathypelagic feeding habits, preying upon a wide number of prey taxa (33 species) but with a diet dominated by teleost fishes, especially Thunnus albacares (60.62%IRI) and Katsuwonus pelamis (33.18%IRI). The Morisita index and the Spearman rank correlation coefficient showed similarity of the diet between sexes (Cλ > 0.60; Rs = 0.776 and p = 0.001 and marine seasons (Cλ > 0.60; Rs = 0.658 and p = 0.001). The juveniles and adults did not show any overlap. The Amundsen graphical (Fig. 3) analysis suggested that silky shark displays specialist feeding behaviour in this area. Conclusion: Diet consisted mainly of T. albacares and K. pelamis, the proportions of which varied according to size and marine seasons. Carcharhinus falciformis is considered to be a specialist predator.

Keanekaragaman Perifiton Daun Lamun Enhalus acoroides dan Cymodocea serrulata di Teluk Awur, Jepara

Ekosistem padang lamun merupakan ekosistem bahari yang memiliki keanekaragaman hayati dan memiliki produktivitas tinggi di perairan dangkal. Adanya keberadaan perifiton yang menempel pada daun lamun diduga dijadikan sebagai faktor penunjang produktivitas primer di kawasan ekosistem lamun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelimpahan perifiton, distribusi perifiton dan hubungan kerapatan lamun terhadap kelimpahan perifiton di Perairan Teluk Awur, Jepara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dan penentuan lokasi dipilih dengan menggunakan metode sampling purposive method, sedangkan metode pengambilan data lamun mengacu pada metode line transek kuadran. Pengambilan daun lamun untuk pengamatan perifiton menggunakan metode sapuan daun yang selanjutnya diamati dengan menggunakan mikroskop. Nilai kelimpahan perifiton pada daun lamun Enhalus acoroides di Stasiun 1, Stasiun 2, dan Stasiun 3 berturut-turut adalah 105 ind/cm2, 167,5 ind/cm2, dan 101,25 ind/cm2. Sedangkan kelimpahan perifiton pada daun lamun Cymodocea serrulata di Stasiun 1 tidak ada lalu Stasiun 2 dan Stasiun 3 berturut-turut adalah 80 ind/cm2 dan 135 ind/cm2. Kelimpahan tertinggi perifiton terdapat pada jenis lamun E. acoroides diduga karena E. acoroides mempunyai luas penampang daun yang lebih lebar dibandingkan C.serrulata. Perifiton yang mendominasi di lokasi ini berasal dari Kelas Bacillariophyceae. Sebaran perifiton berdasarkan perhitungan indeks morisita yaitu berkelompok dan terdapat hubungan antara kelimpahan perifiton dengan kerapatan lamun. The seagrass ecosystem is a marine ecosystem that has biodiversity and is high productivity in shallow waters. The presence of periphyton attached to seagrass leaves is thought to be used as a primary productivity supporting factor in the seagrass ecosystem. This research aims to determine the periphyton abundance, periphyton distribution and seagrass density relationship towards periphyton abundance in Teluk Awur, Jepara. The survey method and location determination were selected based on purposive sampling method, while the seagrass data collection method refers to the quadrant line transect method. The taking of seagrass leaf for periphyton observation used leaf drainage method was then observed using a microscope. Periphyton abundance value on seagrass leaves of Enhalus acoroides in Station 1, Station 2, and Station 3 are respectively 105 ind / cm2, 167,5 ind / cm2, and 101, 25 ind / cm2. Periphyton abundance in seagrass leaves Cymodocea serrulata in Station 1 was not found while Station 2 and Station 3 are 80 ind / cm2 and 135 ind / cm2 respectively. The highest abundance of periphyton is in the type of seagrass E. acoroides because E. acoroides has a wider leaf cross-sectional area than C. serrulata. Periphyton that dominates the waters of Teluk Awur comes from the Bacillariophyceae class. Periphyton distribution based on the morisita index calculation is clustered and there is a relationship between periphyton abundance and seagrass density.

Perbandingan Perifiton pada Thalassia hemprichii dan Cymodocea rotundata di Perairan Teluk Awur, Jepara

Keanekaragaman jenis lamun dan struktur morfologi yang cukup besar pada Thalassia hemprchii dan Cymodocea rotundata memungkinkan ditumbuhi perifiton yang dapat meningkatkan produktivitas primer. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelimpahan perifiton pada T. hemprichii dan C. rotundata di Perairan Teluk Awur, Jepara. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Bulan Juli 2020 menggunakan metode survei dan penentuan lokasi dipilih dengan menggunakan metode purposive random sampling, sedangkan metode pengambilan data lamun dengan metode line transect quadrant yang mengacu pada metode LIPI. Pengambilan daun lamun untuk pengamatan perifiton menggunakan metode sapuan daun yang selanjutnya diamati dengan menggunakan metode sensus yaitu pengamatan total dengan alat sedgwick rafter di bawah mikroskop. Nilai kelimpahan perifiton pada daun lamun T. hemprichii sebesar 27.635 ind/cm2. Sedangkan kelimpahan perifiton pada daun lamun C. rotundata sebesar 23.015 ind/cm2. Kelimpahan tertinggi perifiton terdapat pada jenis lamun Thalassia hemprichii, hal ini diduga karena Thalassia hemprichii mempunyai penampang daun yang lebih lebar. Perifiton yang mendominasi di Perairan Teluk Awur berasal dari Kelas Bacillariophyceae, diduga karena kelas ini memiliki kemampuan melekat pada substrat yang baik. Berdasarkan perhitungan Indeks Morisita maka diketahui bahwa sebaran perifiton di Perairan Teluk Awur didominasi pola sebaran mengelompok. Kelimpahan perifiton dengan kerapatan lamun di Perairan Teluk Awur memiliki hubungan cukup erat.The considerable diversity of seagrass species and morphological structures in Thalassia hemprchii and Cymodocea rotundata allows the growth of periphyton which can increase primary productivity. This study aims to determine the abundance of periphyton and its distribution patterns in the waters of Teluk Awur, Jepara. The study, which was conducted in July 2020, used a survey method and the location was selected using the purposive sampling method, while the seagrass data collection method used the line transect quadrant method which refers to the LIPI method. Seagrass leaves were collected for periphyton observations using the leaf sweep method, which was observed using the census method, namely total observation using the sedgwick rafter under a microscope. The abundance value of periphyton in Thalassia hemprichii seagrass leaves was 27,635 ind/cm2. While the abundance of periphyton in seagrass leaves of Cymodocea rotundata was 23,015 ind/cm2. The highest abundance of periphyton is found in the type of seagrass T. hemprichii, this is presumably because T. hemprichii has a wider leaf cross section. The dominant periphyton in Teluk Awur waters comes from the Bacillariophyceae class, presumably because this class has good adherence to the substrate. Based on the calculation of the Morisita Index, it is known that the distribution of periphyton in the waters of Teluk Awur, Jepara is dominated by a clustered distribution pattern. The abundance of periphyton and seagrass density on Parang Island is closely related.

Distribution Patterns of Exotic Plant Chromolaena odorata, in Rehabilitation Zone at Donglo Block, Resort of Wonoasri, Meru Betiri National Park

Exotic plants are plants that are introduced intentionally or unintentionally from their original habitat to a new habitat. One of the exotic plants that is potentially invasive is Chromolaena odorata. These plants are found a lot especially in the rehabilitation zone at Donglo Block Resort of Wonoasri, Meru Betiri National Park (MBNP). An initial effort to determine whether this exotic plant was potentially invasive was to use the distribution pattern of a plant population. This study aimed to determine the distribution pattern and area of cover of exotic plants C. odorata in rehabilitation zone at Donglo Block, Resort of Wonoasri MBNP. The sampling of C. odorata used the transect plot method systematically, which carried out in Donglo Block Resort of Wonoasri MBNP. Data analyzed using Morisita index. The map of distribution pattern of C. odorata was created using the Geographic Information System (GIS). Based on the results of the Morisita index, the value (Iδ) = 12.39, which means that C. odorata has a clumped distribution pattern. The distribution pattern of C. odorata can also be seen from the visualization of the spatial distribution map, which shows that the growth of C. odorata in plants or overlaps with each other, hence that it looks clustered. The coverage area of C. odorata in the study location was 596,5 m2 or 29.24% of the total area of the study (20,400 m2). Based on the results of the coverage area of C. odorata, it was indicated that this exotic species is not yet classified as an invasive species in the area.

BIOINDEKS ZOOPLANKTON DI PERAIRAN PULAU BUNAKEN

The city of Manado has several islands which are strategic places with the development of marine potential. One that is so potential is the waters of Bunaken Island and the forms of activity in Bunaken Island waters vary widely. The purpose of this study is to determine the abundance value and biological index and to analyze the condition of the waters in the waters and to see the comparison at each research station. The results of zooplankton identification consisted of 7 genera including all research stations. The results of the analysis of the highest abundance data were at the third station (8.4822 ind / l) and the lowest abundance value was at the first station (7.4220 ind / l). The results of the biological index analysis obtained are as follows: the average diversity value at three stations is 1.08, the uniformity is 0.98 and the dominance is 0.20. The results of the Morisita index for each station are: stations. Which means the value of the distribution pattern is three groups, and the others are uniform in each research genus, the overall distribution is uniform.Keywords: Zooplankton, Bunaken Island waters, Abundance, Bioindex

Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution Patterns of Natural Enemy Insects on Chili (Capsicum annum L.) in Bincau Village, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan

Chili is a widely cultivated plant by the community because of its profit. Currently, in maintaining the quality of chili, people commonly use a lot of pesticides. In contrast, naturally, there are biological agents in the shape of natural enemy insects, more effective, and environmentally friendly. This study aims to determine the diversity, abundance, and distribution patterns of natural enemy insects in chili plantation (Capsicum annum L.) at Bincau Village, Martapura District, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan. The sample is collected by pitfall trap, yellow pan trap, and sweep net method. Obtained data are analyzed by Shannon Wienner index (H'), Meyer abundance index, Morisita index (Id), and PCA method for environmental parameter analysis. The results showed the diversity of natural enemy insects on chili plants was moderate (H' = 2.396). Furthermore, the highest abundance in research is demonstrated on Hymenoptera order, which consisted of 9 families, 16 species, and 1,009 individuals. The distribution pattern of natural enemy insects in chili plantations is clustered (Id > 1). Based on the PCA analysis method, the temperature has the most impact on natural enemy insects' presence in this study.

DIVERSITY OF FISH LARVAE AROUND THE ESTUARY OF THE BANYUASIN RIVER, SOUTH SUMATERA PROVINCE

The initial phase of the fish life cycle is a critical phase associated with high mortality due to sensitivity to predators, food availability, and also environmental changes that occur in nature. Disruption of the initial stages of fish life has a negative impact on fish populations. Until now there has been no information about fish larvae around the Banyuasin River Estuary. Therefore, research is needed on the diversity of fish larvae around the Banyuasin River Estuary, South Sumatra Province. This research were used purposive sampling method, sampling technique in the form of Cruise Track Design with continuous parallel survey trajectory. Based on the results of the study found as many as 10 families consisting of 1483 individuals of fish larvae in March and 1013 individuals of fish larvae in May consisting of Engraulidae 1,601 individuals of fish larvae, Mungiloidei as many as 109 individuals, Leiognathidae 50 individuals, Chanidae 453 individuals, Scatophagidae 20 individuals , Belonidae 39 individuals, Gobioididae 5 individuals, Chandidae 183 individuals, Syngnatihidae 6 individuals, and Gobiidae 30 individuals fish larvae. The index value of fish larvae diversity is classified as medium category (March 1.02 and May 1.12), Morisita index shows the distribution pattern of fish larvae classified as a group (March 0-14.17 and May 2.43-10.40 ), and the evenness index value is in the medium category (March 0.437 and May 0.521).

Diversity and distribution of mollusks at three zones of mangrove in Pejarakan, Bali, Indonesia

Ginantra IK, Muksin IK, Suaskara IBM, Joni M. 2020. Diversity and distribution of mollusks at three zones of mangrove in Pejarakan, Bali, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 4636-4643. The diversity of mangrove species in mangrove zonations on the coast of Pejarakan plays an important role in the existence of faunal diversity, including those from mollusks. Mollusks are the dominant phylum associated with mangrove habitats, in addition to the species of the Crustacean subphylum. This research aimed to determine the diversity of mollusks and their distribution patterns in three mangrove zones in Pejarakan, Buleleng District, Bali Province, Indonesia. Data collection was conducted by establishing sampling plots across three mangrove zones, i.e. seaward zone, middle zone, and landward zone. There were 23 sampling plots in total with size of each plot was 1x1m. The species and number of individuals of each species of mollusks were recorded in each quadrat plot. The diversity of mollusks was calculated using the Shannon-Wiener index, evenness index, and dominance index, while the pattern of distribution of mollusks was measured using the Morisita index. The results of the study found 27 species of mollusks, consisting of 19 species from Gastropods group, 7 species from Bivalvia group and 1 species from Polyplacophora (chiton). The seaward zone showed the highest species diversity, while the landward zone had the lowest. Terebralia palustris had the highest abundance with 217 individuals/m2 and was distributed in the three mangrove zones. Planaxis sulcatus showed the highest abundance (87 ind./m2) in the seaward zone, and Telescopium telescopium showed a fairly high abundance and were distributed in the mid zone and the landward zone. In general, mollusks in the mangrove area of Pejarakan was distributed in a group/clustered pattern. The data from this research can serve as a reference in mangrove forest conservation efforts and mangrove forest used for ecotourism.