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.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.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.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 |