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Roslee M., . and Richard Majapun, . and Nurul Aqidah I., . and Chung Arthur Y. C., . and John L. Y., . and Siti Zubaidah S. A., . (2016) Insect diversity of Tundon Bohangin Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
An insect diversity survey was carried out in June 2014 in Tundon Bohangin within the Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands LKSW Ramsar Site in eastern Sabah. Unlike marine life insects are not particularly diverse in this area which is dominated by nipah palms and other mangrove vegetation. This is due to the low plant diversity and harsh environment of which only certain insect species could adapt. As there was no insect survey in the past in Tundon Bohangin this pioneer study will provide baseline information for other research work in future. Insect data recorded during the survey provide information to enhance the biodiversity conservation of this Ramsar site. Despite the relatively low species richness and abundance in Tundon Bohangin insects are ecologically important in the mangrove ecosystem as pollinators defoliators borers decomposers as well as source of food for other animals. Monitoring as well as enforcement according to the management plan in this area on a regular basis is important in ensuring that this wetland is protected and conserved according to its status as a Ramsar site.
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Abstract
An insect diversity survey was carried out in June 2014 in Tundon Bohangin within the Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands LKSW Ramsar Site in eastern Sabah. Unlike marine life insects are not particularly diverse in this area which is dominated by nipah palms and other mangrove vegetation. This is due to the low plant diversity and harsh environment of which only certain insect species could adapt. As there was no insect survey in the past in Tundon Bohangin this pioneer study will provide baseline information for other research work in future. Insect data recorded during the survey provide information to enhance the biodiversity conservation of this Ramsar site. Despite the relatively low species richness and abundance in Tundon Bohangin insects are ecologically important in the mangrove ecosystem as pollinators defoliators borers decomposers as well as source of food for other animals. Monitoring as well as enforcement according to the management plan in this area on a regular basis is important in ensuring that this wetland is protected and conserved according to its status as a Ramsar site.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Insects |
| AGROVOC Term: | Surveys |
| AGROVOC Term: | Trapping |
| AGROVOC Term: | Identification |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangrove forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wetlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Butterflies |
| AGROVOC Term: | Lepidoptera |
| AGROVOC Term: | Moths |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13783 |
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