Gastropod Abundance and Diversity at Sepanjang Beach, Yogyakarta Rusdi, Hanum Isfaeni, Reza Dino Mahardika, Risda Putri Indriani, Feni Oetari
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Abstract
Sepanjang Beach Beach is located in Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. This beach is composed of coral reefs which are one of the habitats of mollusks, including gastropods. Gastropods in the ecosystem act as decomposers and provide micro-ecosystem nutrients for microorganisms. Gastropods also play a role in the food chain in coastal ecosystems. Gastropod diversity and abundance can affect this. So it is necessary to analyze the diversity and abundance index of gastropods in coastal ecosystems. This study uses an exploratory descriptive method with data collection techniques using quadratic transects. The data obtained were analyzed for abundance and diversity index.
Keywords: Abundance- Diversity- Gastropods- Quadrant Transect- Sepanjang Beach
