A Preliminary Checklist of Molluscs in the Kelanang Coast at Banting: An Observational Study

Abstract

This research aims to determine the updated species list of molluscs (Gastropods and Bivalves) populating the Kelanang coast at Banting (Selangor) in November 2022. Nine gastropod species and eight bivalve species were discovered in this study, with Pisania striata, Cominella quoyana, and Mereterix casta as the dominant species. This preliminary investigation could provide a continuous baseline for future taxonomical and biodiversity references as part of our efforts to develop coastal marine ecosystem management and conservation in the Banting coastal area. Further ecotoxicological studies to establish the potential biomonitors as good heavy metal pollution in the coastal waters of Banting are highly recommended.

From a biomonitoring checklist to effective coastal ecosystem management: A study in the selected coastal jetties of west Peninsular Malaysia

“…To maintain the coastal environment in Negeri Sembilan, the current study on the benthic organisms (mainly molluscs) found at Sungai Rambai and Pasir Panjang Jetty in Peninsular Malaysia has provided signi icant updated information [34][35]. First, the current list of benthic organisms may be used as a starting point for references with future biomonitoring studies that are comparable to or connected to them [31][32]. Second, the list may be used to choose prospective biomonitors for investigations on ecotoxicology [9,[31][32].…”

“…First, the current list of benthic organisms may be used as a starting point for references with future biomonitoring studies that are comparable to or connected to them [31][32]. Second, the list may be used to choose prospective biomonitors for investigations on ecotoxicology [9,[31][32]. This often entails measuring the number of microplastics in these benthic mollusks as well as chemical contaminants (or newly developing pollutants).…”

“…As most of them are seafood delicacies, the list is helpful in terms of public concerns [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][31][32]. The list provided here can help maintain the seafood-water-energy nexus [42][43].…”