Identification of marine sand-dwelling dinoflagellates in Dinawan Island, Sabah

Al-Has, Asilah and Mohammad Noor, Normawaty (2011) Identification of marine sand-dwelling dinoflagellates in Dinawan Island, Sabah. Borneo Science, 28. pp. 37-45. ISSN 1394-4339 (P), 2231-9085 (O)

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Abstract

Identification of marine sand-dwelling species is important due to the toxin-producing abilities of some species that may harm human beings. In this study, sand samples were collected for 12 months at Dinawan Island, Sabah. Samples were identified using light microscopy (LM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Sixteen dinoflagellates species have been identified including 4 potential toxic species i.e. Prorocentrum arenarium, P. lima, P. rhatymum and Amphidinium carterae. Prorocentrum norrisianum is morphologically very similar to P. cassabicum. List of sand-dwelling dinoflagellates species especially toxic species provides important knowledge for monitoring and management of harmful algal bloom.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6635/25313
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dinoflagellates, Dinawan Island, marine sand-dwelling, toxin
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science > Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies
Depositing User:	Dr Normawaty Mohammad Noor
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2012 10:25
Last Modified:	09 May 2014 10:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/25313

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