Citation
Arman Hadi Fikri, . and Nurhuda Manshoor, . and Sahana Harun, . and Elezah Olivia Jimmy, . and Maryati Mohamed, . (2004) The aquatic insects community of Mesisilad stream in Melalap Keningau Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
A survey on the aquatic insects community was conducted at Mesisilad stream in Melalap Keningau Sabah during the Melalap Scientific Expedition in Melalap Crocker Range Keningau in 2004. A total of 1245 individuals of aquatic insects belonging to 8 orders and 31 families were collected from Mesisilad stream. The aquatic insects communities were dominated by Ephemeroptera Plecoptera and Trichoptera indicating a pristine freshwater condition. The family Biotic Index FBI adapted from Hillsenhoff 1988 was calculated to estimate the quality of the water in the river. The FBI scores were 2.45 - 2.93 categorized as excellent water quality in all sampling stations. This study indicates that aquatic insects can be used for the biological monitoring of water quality. This report summarizes the first study examining aquatic insects communities in Melalap area.
Download File
Full text available from:
|
Abstract
A survey on the aquatic insects community was conducted at Mesisilad stream in Melalap Keningau Sabah during the Melalap Scientific Expedition in Melalap Crocker Range Keningau in 2004. A total of 1245 individuals of aquatic insects belonging to 8 orders and 31 families were collected from Mesisilad stream. The aquatic insects communities were dominated by Ephemeroptera Plecoptera and Trichoptera indicating a pristine freshwater condition. The family Biotic Index FBI adapted from Hillsenhoff 1988 was calculated to estimate the quality of the water in the river. The FBI scores were 2.45 - 2.93 categorized as excellent water quality in all sampling stations. This study indicates that aquatic insects can be used for the biological monitoring of water quality. This report summarizes the first study examining aquatic insects communities in Melalap area.
Additional Metadata
| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH75 A1M517 2004 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | AQUATIC INSECTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | FRESHWATER |
| AGROVOC Term: | WATER QUALITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT |
| AGROVOC Term: | BIODIVERSITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | SABAH |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15729 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
