The Diversity Of Macrozoobenthos On The Coastal Areas Of Batu Bara Regency

Authors

  • Tengku Gilang Pradana Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Chairunas Adha Putra
  • Mustaqim Mustaqim Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Rini Hafzari Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Rizal Mukra Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Friends Silaban Universitas Negeri Medan
  • Muammar Muammar Universitas Negeri Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/jbio.v10i3.72139

Keywords:

Macrozoobenthos, Diversity, coastal areas, Ecological index

Abstract

Research of the diversity macrozoobenthos in Batu Bara Regency is crucial to identify the current condition of coastal ecosystems. This information can provide an overview of water quality, resource sustainability status, and serve as a basis for better planning and management of coastal areas. This research is also expected to serve as a reference for developing strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of human activities on coastal ecosystems, ensuring the balance of ecosystems and the preservation of biodiversity. This research will be analyze diversity and abundance (ind/ha) of macrozoobenthos, ecological index data and physical environmental factors and substrate characteristics. The diversity of macrozoobenthos at Sujono Beach, Sejarah Beach, and Kresek Beach consists of three phyla, six classes, and 28 species. The abundance of macrozoobenthos at Sujono Beach is 2459 ind/m3, at Sejarah Beach is 1525 ind/m3, and at Kresek Beach is 1218 ind/m3. The species richness index, diversity index, and evenness index of macrozoobenthos at all three beaches fall into the moderate category, while in the dominance index, none of the beaches have dominating species. The substrate characteristics at Sujono Beach have a sandy clay texture, while at Sejarah Beach and Kresek Beach, they have a dusty clay texture.

References

Anggara, B., Tanjung, A, & Nasution, S. 2021. Macrozoobenthos Community Structure in Intertidal Zone of Sambungo Village Pesisir Selatan Regency of West Sumatera Province. Asian Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 4 (2), 106 – 111.

Basyuni, M., Gultom, K., Fitri, A., Susetya, I. A., Wati, R., Slamet, B., Sulistiyono, N., Yusriani, E., Balke, T, & Bunting, P. 2018. Diversity and habitat characteristics of macrozoobenthos in the mangrove forest of Lubuk Kertang Village, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas, 19, (1), 311 – 317.

Dimenta, R. H., Machrizal, R., Safitri, K, & Khairul. 2020. Correlation of The Distribution of Makrozoobenthos And Environment Condition On Sei Barombang Mangrove Ecosystem, Labuhan Batu District, North of Sumatera. Fisheries Journal, 3(1), 23 – 41.

Fauzan, A., Nedi, S, & Yoswaty, D. 2023. Analysis of Sediment Organic Matter Content and Macrozoobenthos Abundance in Padang and Pariaman Coastal Waters, West Sumatra. Jurnal Perikanan dan Kelautan, 28(3), 347 – 354.

Hakiki, T. F., Setyobudiandi, I, & Sulistiono. Macrozoobenthos Community Structure in The Estuary of Donan River, Cilacap, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Omni-akuatika, 13(2), 163 – 179.

Kadim, M. K., Pasisingi, N., Alinti, E. R, & Panigoro, C. 2022. Biodiversity and community assemblages of freshwater and marine macrozoobenthos in Gorontalo Waters, Indonesia. Biodiversitas, 23(2), 637 – 647.

Nurainah, S.A, & Hanafiah, Z. Community Structure of Macrozoobenthos as Bioindicator of Water Quality in the Ogan River Around Baturaja City. Biovalentia: Biological Research Journal, 8(2), 185 – 190.

Pradana, T. G., Mustaqim., Hafzari, R., Muammar., Mukra, R., Putra, C. A. 2024. Diversity Of Makrozoobenthos in The Fish-Shrimp Pond Areas in Ulee Mateng Village. JBIO: Journal of Bioscience, 10(1), 51 – 58.

Yunita, F., Leiwakabessi, F, & Rumahlatu, D. 2018. Macrozoobenthos Community Structure in the Coastal Waters of Marsegu Island, Maluku, Indonesia. International Journal of Applied Biology, 2(1), 1 – 11.

Downloads

Published

2026-01-14

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): JBIO : JURNAL BIOSAINS (THE JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES)

Section

Article

License

Copyright (c) 2026 biologi unimed; Chairunas Adha Putra, Mustaqim Mustaqim, Rini Hafzari, Rizal Mukra, Friends Silaban, Muammar Muammar

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

For Authors Jurnal Biosains agree to the following terms:

Authors retain copyright and grant the Jurnal Biosains (JBIO) right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA 4.0) that allows others to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) the work for any purpose, even commercially with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in JBIO (Jurnal Biosains)

Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in JBIO (Jurnal Biosains)

Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).