Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java
Amphipods are key detritivores in coastal ecosystems, and their behaviour and habitat selection can offer insights into their survival strategies. This study aims to investigate the substrate colour preferences and size variation in Traskorchestia georgiana, an amphipod species inhabiting sandy bea...
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| author | Krisanti Majariana Mashar Ali Puspa Ayu Inna Farajallah Achmad Ananingtyas Aprilia Mita Zainal Arifin Jauhar Zulmi Reza Eko Susilo Vendi Aulia Putri Tazkiah Iskandar Irwan Musti’atin Wardiatno Yusli |
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| description | Amphipods are key detritivores in coastal ecosystems, and their behaviour and habitat selection can offer insights into their survival strategies. This study aims to investigate the substrate colour preferences and size variation in
Traskorchestia georgiana, an amphipod species inhabiting sandy beaches. Experiment was done in August 2024 at coastal habitat of Ujung Genteng, Sukabumi, West java. Through a series of controlled experiments, amphipods were exposed to four different substrate colours (yellow, pink, green, and light blue) to assess their preferences and size distribution with Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman Test. Although statistical analysis indicated no significant colour preferences (p > 0.05), observable trends suggested a higher average number of amphipods on the pink substrate compared to the light blue. Additionally, size variation among the amphipods did not correlate with substrate colour. These findings suggest that other factors, such as substrate texture or moisture content, may play a more important role in habitat selection for these species. The study contributes to a broader understanding of amphipod behavior and provides insights into coastal ecosystem management and conservation, particularly in the context of habitat restoration efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-78709f855a4a420ab2b984f4e4e6bc022025-02-05T10:43:33ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011560201710.1051/bioconf/202515602017bioconf_icfaes24_02017Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West JavaKrisanti Majariana0Mashar Ali1Puspa Ayu Inna2Farajallah Achmad3Ananingtyas4Aprilia Mita5Zainal Arifin Jauhar6Zulmi Reza7Eko Susilo Vendi8Aulia Putri Tazkiah9Iskandar Irwan10Musti’atin11Wardiatno Yusli12Department Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityDepartment Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityDepartment Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityDepartment Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, IPB UniversityFaculty of Agriculture, Djuanda UniversityDepartment Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityGraduate Student of Coastal and Marine Resources Management, Department Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityDepartment Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityDoctoral Student of Animal Biosciences Study Program, Department Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, IPB UniversityMagister Student of Animal Biosciences Study Program, Department Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, IPB UniversityMining Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)Mining Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)Department Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB UniversityAmphipods are key detritivores in coastal ecosystems, and their behaviour and habitat selection can offer insights into their survival strategies. This study aims to investigate the substrate colour preferences and size variation in Traskorchestia georgiana, an amphipod species inhabiting sandy beaches. Experiment was done in August 2024 at coastal habitat of Ujung Genteng, Sukabumi, West java. Through a series of controlled experiments, amphipods were exposed to four different substrate colours (yellow, pink, green, and light blue) to assess their preferences and size distribution with Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman Test. Although statistical analysis indicated no significant colour preferences (p > 0.05), observable trends suggested a higher average number of amphipods on the pink substrate compared to the light blue. Additionally, size variation among the amphipods did not correlate with substrate colour. These findings suggest that other factors, such as substrate texture or moisture content, may play a more important role in habitat selection for these species. The study contributes to a broader understanding of amphipod behavior and provides insights into coastal ecosystem management and conservation, particularly in the context of habitat restoration efforts.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/07/bioconf_icfaes24_02017.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Krisanti Majariana Mashar Ali Puspa Ayu Inna Farajallah Achmad Ananingtyas Aprilia Mita Zainal Arifin Jauhar Zulmi Reza Eko Susilo Vendi Aulia Putri Tazkiah Iskandar Irwan Musti’atin Wardiatno Yusli Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java BIO Web of Conferences |
| title | Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java |
| title_full | Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java |
| title_fullStr | Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java |
| title_full_unstemmed | Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java |
| title_short | Amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats: An experimental study in Ujung Genteng, West Java |
| title_sort | amphipod size variation and substrate color preferences in coastal habitats an experimental study in ujung genteng west java |
| url | https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/07/bioconf_icfaes24_02017.pdf |
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