The Distribution and the Species Composition of the Existing Mangrove Vegetation around Chilaw Lagoon

dc.contributor.author	Jayasuriya, P.M.A.
dc.date.accessioned	2013-02-28T03:56:29Z
dc.date.available	2013-02-28T03:56:29Z
dc.date.issued	1991
dc.identifier.citation	Jayasuriya, P.M.A. (1991). The Distribution and the Species Composition of the Existing Mangrove Vegetation around Chilaw Lagoon. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 3(2), 103-113.	en-US
dc.identifier.uri	http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/807
dc.description.abstract	The distribution pattern, species composition, zonation and the abundance of the mangrove communities around Chi/aw lagoon were studied. 15 typical mangrove species and 13 mangrove associates were listed. Quadrat sampling analysis shows that most of the western part of the lagoon is dominated by Excoecaria agallocha and Aegiceras corniculatum. Line transect analysis shows a prominent border to Rhizophora apiculata near the shore around most parts of the lagoon. Some rare mangrove species such as Xylocarpus granatum is common in the islands of Chi/aw lagoon. Mangrove area has been reduced due to the new developments and expansion due to aquaculture.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.subject	Distribution	en_US
dc.subject	Species composition	en_US
dc.subject	Mangrove vegetation	en_US
dc.subject	Chilaw lagoon	en_US
dc.title	The Distribution and the Species Composition of the Existing Mangrove Vegetation around Chilaw Lagoon	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US