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  On microalgal settlements and the sluggish development of marine biofouling in Port Blair waters, Andamans
 
 
Title: On microalgal settlements and the sluggish development of marine biofouling in Port Blair waters, Andamans
Author: Eashwar, M.
Nallathambi, T.
Kuberaraj, K.
Appeared in: Biofouling
Paging: Volume 24 (2008) nr. 1 pages 67-73
Year: 2008
Contents: Settlement of microalgae was investigated on Perspex®, aluminium and zinc coupons immersed in Port Blair Bay waters for over 3 months. Commencement of fouling was exceptionally slow, and few microalgae were found until 14 days. Settlement occurred thereafter, and 47 microalgal species contributed to the fouling. The dominant forms belonged to the genera Navicula and Nitzschia, whereas Coscinodiscus eccentricus, Gyrosigma balticum and Trichodesmium erythraeum also accounted for high proportions of the settlements. The dominance of Nitzschia sigma was particularly marked on zinc coupons, suggesting an ability by the organism to resist toxicity. Settlement of both centric and pennate diatoms was observed in the early and mid periods, and absolute dominance of the pennate diatoms subsequently. The fouling mass was low even after 103 days, and it is speculated that strong ultraviolet radiation might be the prime reason for the sluggish development of marine biofouling in these oceanic island waters.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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