Browsing Applied Sciences by Author "Marasinghe, M.M.K.I."

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First Record of an Invasive Cheilostome Bryozoan: Schizoporella errata in Sri Lankan Waters

Marasinghe, M.M.K.I.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Anil, A.C.; Weerasinghe, R.L. (Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo 09, 2015-11-18)

Biofouling considered to be one of the most important mechanisms of introducing marine organisms and spreading nonnative species across the oceans. Bryozoans are one of the most common fouling organisms, yet very little ...
First Record of Cheilostome Encrusting Bryozoan, Celleporaria volsella from Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka

Marasinghe, M.M.K.I.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Anil, A.C.; Weerasinghe, R.L. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-10-16)

Sri Lanka is an Island country with very high faunal diversity. Yet, many species remain to be uncovered due to lack of interest on biodiversity in the marine environment. Therefore, it is imperative to carry out comprehensive ...
Settlement of non-native Watersipora subtorquata (d'Orbigny, 1852) in artificial collectors deployed in Colombo Port, Sri Lanka

Marasinghe, M.M.K.I.; Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P.; Anil, A.C. (BioInvasions Records, 2018-01-27)

Sri Lanka has been a key node in the historical maritime "silk route" since the 14th century. Colombo Port, with its strategic location in the Indian Ocean, handles most of the country’s foreign cargo. With increased foreign ...

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