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A comparative analysis of osteocranium morphology in Lutjanus johnii (Bloch, 1792) and Lutjanus gibbus (Forsskal, 1775) inhabiting different habitats Radhi, Muhammad; Firdus, Firdus; Muchlisin, Zainal Abidin
Depik Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu Perairan, Pesisir, dan Perikanan Vol 12, No 2 (2023): AUGUST 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.12.2.32914

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The snapper species Lutjanus gibbus (L. gibbus) is commonly found in coastal areas characterized by coral reefs and clear water, while Lutjanus johnii (L. johnii) resides in mangrove waters with murky conditions and strong currents. The habitat plays a crucial role in influencing body shape and ossification patterns in fish. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the differences in the cranial bone morphology between the two Lutjanus fish species that resided in contrasting habitats. The fish samples were collected from local fishermen operating in the waters of Pulo Aceh, Aceh Besar, Indonesia. Following capture, the fish were transported and landed at Lampulo Fishing Port in Banda Aceh for further analysis. For each species, a total of 5 fish samples were randomly selected, and thorough cleaning of scales and muscles was performed before the drying of the bones. These dried cranial bones were then photographed, edited, and subjected to detailed analysis. The study showed that, of the 23 observed skull bone characters, 15 characters showed the differences in the cranial bones of the two snapper species, including the pre-ethmoidal, ethmoidal lateralis, prefrontal, supraorbital, nasal, ethmoidal, sphenoticum, crista occipital, lacrimal, inter-opercular, opercular, preopercular premaxilla, endopterygoideum, and hyomandibular. Significant differences were observed in the bones composing the eyes, nose, jaws, and ventral region of the head. In the mangrove snapper (L. johnii), the bones associated with the eyes (orbitospenoidal, supraorbital, and prefrontal) were less developed, while those related to the nose (nasal, ethmoidal, ethmoidal lateralis, pre-ethmoidal) showed well-developed characteristics. The coral snapper L. gibbus displayed a relatively small but thicker premaxilla bone in the jaw region, along with smaller bones in the ventral head area.Keywords:OsteologyMorphologyEcomorphologyOsteocraniumMaxillare
Effect of water acidity on the growth performance, survival, and hematology condition of the barramundi fish Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790) fingerling Fitriana, Mustika Marzah; Fadli, Nur; Muchlisin, Zainal Abidin
Depik Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu Perairan, Pesisir, dan Perikanan Vol 12, No 1 (2023): APRIL 2023
Publisher : Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/depik.12.1.31246

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Global warming is caused by increased carbon emissions into the atmosphere resulting from burning oil, gas, and other fossil fuels. Subsequently, the carbon gas enters the waters through a diffusion process facilitated by the concentration of gases in the air, which is higher than in the waters. The outcome of this process is a decrease in water acidity, leading to a lower pH, which can disrupt the life of aquatic biotas. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effect of decreasing of pH on the growth, survival, and physiological conditions of barramundi (Lates calcarifer). To achieve this objective, seven pH levels were tested, namely pH of 7.24 (control), pH 6.74, pH 6.24, pH 5.74, pH 5.24, pH 4.74, and pH 4.24. Every treatment was performed with four replications, and the fish was reared for 30 days in the respective tested pH. The reared madia is sea water with a salinity of 22 ppt. The experiment was conducted in the laboratory of fish breeding Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah. The results showed that a decreasing in pH had a significant effect on the growth performance and hematological condition of barramundi (P0.05), but its had no significant effect on survival (P0.05). The experimental fish could survive at pH 4.24, but their growth and hematological conditions were disrupted below 6.24. Therefore, it was concluded that the lower threshold value of pH for barramundi was 6.24.Keywords:Global warmingOcean aciditypHFisheries productionPhysiological disturbance
Benthic Macroinvertebrates as Bioindicators of Water Quality of Krueng Aceh Watershed Based on the BMWP-ASPT Method Octavina, Chitra; Muchlisin, Zainal Abidin; Satriyo, Purwana; Hurzaid, Amirah
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 33 No. 2 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.33.2.382-393

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The Krueng Aceh watershed, vital to Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar, is increasingly threatened by ecological disruption from land-use changes that cause erosion, turbidity, and increased runoff. This study aimed to analyze the quality conditions of the Krueng Aceh River using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of BMWP-ASPT. The analysis was conducted from March to August 2024 and used a purposive sampling method. Observation stations were distributed at 10 points along the river, representing the upstream, middle, and downstream sections of the river. The upstream and middle sections of the river used surber nets, while the downstream section used PVC pipes to collect benthic macroinvertebrates. The assessment was based on community structure, the Biological Monitoring Working Party-Average Score Per Taxon (BMWP-ASPT) method, and physicochemical parameters of water and substrate. We recorded 29 macroinvertebrate families: 15 are in the original BMWP, and 14 additional families were incorporated to adapt the index. River health showed a clear longitudinal gradient, with upstream good, midstream moderate, and downstream poor, consistent with physicochemical patterns and downstream pressures. It is concluded that BMWP-ASPT is effectively adapted for diagnosing the condition of the Krueng Aceh watershed.