Effect of Seawater and Surface-Sediment Variables on Epipelic Diatom Diversity and Abundance in the Coastal Area of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Benthic diatoms are important components of marine shallow-water habitats that may affect primary production, stabilize sediment, and produce extracellular polymeric substances. Benthic diatoms are useful for estimating the trophic status of marine ecosystems. In this study, we investigated the dive...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Awadh Sas, Su Nyun Pau Suriyanti, Simon Kumar Das, Zaidi Che Cob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/19/3187