Abstract
Zooplankton abundance was poorly studied at Jazan coastal area. The present study dealt with identification of zooplankton at sandy shore and mangrove coast at AlMarjan zone. Species richness and population density at different seasons will be determined at both studied areas between May 2016-April 2017. PH, conductivity, water temperature and salinity will be determined. Regression analysis between water criteria and zooplankton abundance will be calculated at different seasons. Ciliates, rotifers, nauplius larva, Gammarus , veliger larva, nematodes, Planaria , copepods and Kinorhyncha were identified at both studied areas. Highest species richness and abundance was recorded during summer season for Almarjan sandy shore and mangrove sites. At sandy shore; ciliates were the highest abundant zooplankton, while Kinorhyncha showed the least abundance. Nematode was the highest abundant at Almarjan mangrove, while Gnathostomulida were the least abundant zooplankton. Conductivity, salinity and water temperature showed significantly correlation relationship (P < 0.05) with zooplankton abundance. Data were discussed to highlight the role of zooplankton abundance in the mangrove and sandy shore ecosystem.
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