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Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove

The mud lobster, genus Thalassina is the least studied taxon compared to other mud crabs within Thalassinidae family. Burrowing thalassinid populations are considered to be an effective means of bioturbation, affecting the macro- and micronutrient properties in the substrates they occur in through n...

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Main Authors: Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat, Bujang, Japar Sidik, Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena, Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah, Muslim, Aidy M., Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan
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Published: Elsevier 2019
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spelling my.upm.eprints.795772021-06-30T02:29:43Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79577/ Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat Bujang, Japar Sidik Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah Muslim, Aidy M. Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan The mud lobster, genus Thalassina is the least studied taxon compared to other mud crabs within Thalassinidae family. Burrowing thalassinid populations are considered to be an effective means of bioturbation, affecting the macro- and micronutrient properties in the substrates they occur in through nutrient redistribution. This study assessed the combined effects of fresh mud excavation and old mud deposition on soil turnover and vertical marconutrients including NH4–N, NO3–N, P, K, S, Na, Ca, and Mg and micronutrients including Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn distributions in a Malaysian mangrove, Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. The mud lobster Thalassina anomala (Decapoda: Thalassinidae) inhabits and builds mounds both seafront and inland mangroves. Their burrowing activities increased NH4–N, NO3–N, P, and Na concentrations in fresh mud and Fe, Cu and Zn concentrations in the old mud. The nutrient concentrations in excavated soils were greatly affected by habitat type, and depth. Burrowing processes can effectively turnover subsurface soil to the surface, which acidifies strongly upon oxidation. Higher S content in mud lobster soil together with low pH revealed mud lobsters play a strong role in the development of acidity in the study areas. These processes could stimulate formation of acid sulphate soil in the mangroves. Therefore, bioturbation not only affects soil physical and chemical properties but also ecological functions of mangroves, and needs proper attention during restoration and reclamation programs of mangrove forests. Elsevier 2019 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79577/1/Effects%20of%20burrowing%20mud%20lobsters%20.pdf Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat and Bujang, Japar Sidik and Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena and Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah and Muslim, Aidy M. and Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan (2019) Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 228. ISSN 0272-7714 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771418306929 10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106358
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description The mud lobster, genus Thalassina is the least studied taxon compared to other mud crabs within Thalassinidae family. Burrowing thalassinid populations are considered to be an effective means of bioturbation, affecting the macro- and micronutrient properties in the substrates they occur in through nutrient redistribution. This study assessed the combined effects of fresh mud excavation and old mud deposition on soil turnover and vertical marconutrients including NH4–N, NO3–N, P, K, S, Na, Ca, and Mg and micronutrients including Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn distributions in a Malaysian mangrove, Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. The mud lobster Thalassina anomala (Decapoda: Thalassinidae) inhabits and builds mounds both seafront and inland mangroves. Their burrowing activities increased NH4–N, NO3–N, P, and Na concentrations in fresh mud and Fe, Cu and Zn concentrations in the old mud. The nutrient concentrations in excavated soils were greatly affected by habitat type, and depth. Burrowing processes can effectively turnover subsurface soil to the surface, which acidifies strongly upon oxidation. Higher S content in mud lobster soil together with low pH revealed mud lobsters play a strong role in the development of acidity in the study areas. These processes could stimulate formation of acid sulphate soil in the mangroves. Therefore, bioturbation not only affects soil physical and chemical properties but also ecological functions of mangroves, and needs proper attention during restoration and reclamation programs of mangrove forests.
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author Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat
Bujang, Japar Sidik
Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena
Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah
Muslim, Aidy M.
Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan
spellingShingle Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat
Bujang, Japar Sidik
Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena
Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah
Muslim, Aidy M.
Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan
Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
author_facet Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat
Bujang, Japar Sidik
Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena
Zakaria @ Ya, Muta Harah
Muslim, Aidy M.
Nadzri, Muhammad Izuan
author_sort Hossain, Mohammad Shawkat
title Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
title_short Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
title_full Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
title_fullStr Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
title_full_unstemmed Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove
title_sort effects of burrowing mud lobsters (thalassina anomala herbst 1804) on soil macro- and micronutrients in a malaysian mangrove
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2019
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79577/1/Effects%20of%20burrowing%20mud%20lobsters%20.pdf
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272771418306929
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