Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency

Sea cucumbers, which belong to the Phylum Echinodermata, possess significant potential for cultivation. However, these invertebrates require further investigation concerning various aspects of their cultivation, including their feeding habits and diet composition. Research on the dietary requirement...

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Main Authors: Putri Rizka Rahmana, Putri Fareza Nabila Dhea Fatma, Laksani Mertiara Ratih Terry, Juanda Shobikhuliatul Jannah
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Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/65/bioconf_btmic2024_01092.pdf
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author Putri Rizka Rahmana
Putri Fareza Nabila Dhea Fatma
Laksani Mertiara Ratih Terry
Juanda Shobikhuliatul Jannah
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description Sea cucumbers, which belong to the Phylum Echinodermata, possess significant potential for cultivation. However, these invertebrates require further investigation concerning various aspects of their cultivation, including their feeding habits and diet composition. Research on the dietary requirements of sea cucumbers aims to identify their primary and supplementary food sources, which can serve as references for the provision of natural feed in future sea cucumber farming efforts. Data collection was conducted through random sampling in the Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency. Observations of the food type found in the intestines of sea cucumbers revealed the presence of plankton, sediment, and detritus. The plankton species identified in the intestines include Cyclotella kuatzingiana, Chaetoceros densus, and Thalassiosira fluviatilis. The diet composition varied among the three sea cucumber species studied: Paracaudina australis, Phyllophorus sp., and Colochirus quadrangularis. In Paracaudina australis, the food composition consists of Cyclotella kuatzingiana (55%), Thalassiosira fluviatilis (30%), sediment (10%), and detritus (5%). For Phyllophorus sp., the composition consists of sediment (70%), detritus (15%), Thalassiosira fluviatilis (10%), and Chaetoceros densus (5%). In Colochirus quadrangularis, the diet comprised Thalassiosira fluviatilis (55%), Cyclotella kuatzingiana (20%), sediment (15%), and detritus (10%).
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spelling doaj-art-6d77dd4d3cc543d1a9b7e2909d08a09d2024-12-06T09:33:56ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582024-01-011460109210.1051/bioconf/202414601092bioconf_btmic2024_01092Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan RegencyPutri Rizka Rahmana0Putri Fareza Nabila Dhea Fatma1Laksani Mertiara Ratih Terry2Juanda Shobikhuliatul Jannah3Study Program of Aquatic Resources Management, Department of Marine and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Trunojoyo MaduraStudy Program of Aquatic Resources Management, Department of Marine and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Trunojoyo MaduraStudy Program of Aquatic Resources Management, Department of Marine and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Trunojoyo MaduraStudy Program of Aquaculture Technology, Kupang State Agricultural PolytechnicSea cucumbers, which belong to the Phylum Echinodermata, possess significant potential for cultivation. However, these invertebrates require further investigation concerning various aspects of their cultivation, including their feeding habits and diet composition. Research on the dietary requirements of sea cucumbers aims to identify their primary and supplementary food sources, which can serve as references for the provision of natural feed in future sea cucumber farming efforts. Data collection was conducted through random sampling in the Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency. Observations of the food type found in the intestines of sea cucumbers revealed the presence of plankton, sediment, and detritus. The plankton species identified in the intestines include Cyclotella kuatzingiana, Chaetoceros densus, and Thalassiosira fluviatilis. The diet composition varied among the three sea cucumber species studied: Paracaudina australis, Phyllophorus sp., and Colochirus quadrangularis. In Paracaudina australis, the food composition consists of Cyclotella kuatzingiana (55%), Thalassiosira fluviatilis (30%), sediment (10%), and detritus (5%). For Phyllophorus sp., the composition consists of sediment (70%), detritus (15%), Thalassiosira fluviatilis (10%), and Chaetoceros densus (5%). In Colochirus quadrangularis, the diet comprised Thalassiosira fluviatilis (55%), Cyclotella kuatzingiana (20%), sediment (15%), and detritus (10%).https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/65/bioconf_btmic2024_01092.pdf
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BIO Web of Conferences
title Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency
title_full Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency
title_fullStr Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency
title_full_unstemmed Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency
title_short Study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in Socah Waters, Bangkalan Regency
title_sort study of diet composition in sea cucumber intestines in socah waters bangkalan regency
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