An annotated checklist of anomuran species (Crustacea: Decapoda) of India

Patel, Krupal; Padate, Vinay P.; Osawa, Masayuki; Tiwari, Shivam; Vachhrajani, Kauresh D.; Trivedi, Jigneshkumar N.

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5157.1.1

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“…The recorded hermit crabs belong to two families: Coenobitidae and Diogenidae. So far, a total of 114 species of hermit crabs belonging to 27 genera and 5 families have been reported from India and its Islands (Trivedi and Vachhrajani, 2017;Patel et al, 2022).…”

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New Records of Hermit Crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Paguroidae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago in India

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Thiruchitrambalam

2022

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The current work presents hermit crab species inhabiting the intertidal and shallow subtidal region on the coast of south Andaman Islands, along with an updated checklist of hermit crabs from Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) and an identification key for surveyed hermit crabs. Five species of hermit crabs representing two families (Coenobitidae and Diogenidae) under the superfamily Paguroidea were recorded in the intertidal and shallow subtidal regions of the south Andaman Islands. Among the five species, one species of the genus Coenobita, one species of the genus Calcinus, two species of the genus Clibanarius and one species of the genus Dardanus are reported for the first time from the intertidal habitats of the Andaman Islands. Live coloration and description of several species are described for the first time from this region.

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New Records of Hermit Crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Paguroidae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago in India

Paul

Thiruchitrambalam

2022

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“…MP contamination has been assessed in the beach sediment of different countries, including Bangladesh (Rahman et al, 2020), China (Claessens et al, 2011), Germany (Dekiff et al, 2014), Slovenia (Laglbauer et al, 2014), Tunisia (Abidli et al, 2017), Scotland (Blumenröder et al, 2017), England (Horton et al, 2017), and Portugal (Rodrigues et al, 2018). India, with a coastline exceeding 8000 km, supports rich biodiversity (Ng et al, 2015; Patel et al, 2022; Trivedi et al, 2015, 2018, 2020; Trivedi & Vachhrajani, 2015) and home to one‐third of its population, faces a critical challenge of plastic pollution (Rabari, Patel, Patel, et al, 2023). Reliance on fishing for livelihoods is substantial, yet inadequate waste management and ocean‐bound wastewater discharge cause worldwide concern about plastic pollution.…”

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An assessment of microplastic contamination in beach sediment of Maharashtra State, India, with special reference to anthropogenic activities

Shinde,

Rabari,

Duggal

et al. 2024

Water Environment Research

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The escalating issue of microplastic (MP) pollution poses a significant threat to the marine environment due to increasing plastic production and improper waste management. The current investigation was aimed at quantifying the MP concentration on 25 beaches on the Maharashtra coast, India. Beach sediments (1 kg) were collected from each site, with five replicates to evaluate the extent of MPs. The samples were homogenized, and three 20 g replicas were prepared for subsequent analysis. Later, the samples were sieved, and MPs were extracted using previously published protocols. The abundance of MPs found as 1.56 ± 0.79 MPs/g, ranges from 0.43 ± 0.07 to 3 ± 0.37 MPs/g. Fibers were found as the most abundant shape of MPs. Size‐wise classification revealed dominance of <1 mm and 1–2 mm‐sized MPs. Blue‐ and black‐colored MPs were recorded dominantly. Polymer identification of MPs revealed polyurethane, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate, and rubber. The findings revealed that MPs were found to be higher at highly impacted sites, followed by moderately impacted sites and low‐impacted sites, possibly due to a different degree of anthropogenic pressure. The study recommended the urgent need for effective policy to prevent plastics accumulation in the coastal environment of Maharashtra State, India.Practitioner Points The study investigated the abundance and distribution of microplastics in the marine environment, specifically in sediments. The most common type of microplastic found was fibers, followed by fragments and films. Microplastics were found to pose a potential risk to the marine ecosystem, although further research is needed to fully understand their ecological impact. Future research should focus on expanding the sample size, assessing long‐term effects, exploring sources and pathways, and considering size and shape of microplastics. The findings recommended urgent action to mitigate plastic pollution in Maharashtra coast.

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“…Extensive studies were conducted on various groups of crustaceans inhabiting the coastal areas of Gujarat State to understand their diversity ( Trivedi & Vachhrajani, 2013 , 2017 ; Trivedi, Soni & Vachhrajani, 2015 ; Trivedi, Osawa & Vachhrajani, 2016 ; Trivedi, Trivedi & Vachharajani, 2017 ; Trivedi, Campos & Vachhrajani, 2018 ; Trivedi et al, 2015a , 2015b , 2018 , 2020 ; Patel et al, 2022 ; Thacker et al, 2023 ) and ecology ( Trivedi, 2016 ; Trivedi & Vachhrajani, 2012 ; Trivedi & Vachhrajani, 2014a , 2014b ). Among these, crabs are widely distributed omnivores that are sensitive to environmental changes and frequently employed as pollution indicators ( Aheto et al, 2011 ; Jonah et al, 2015 ; Doshi et al, 2024 ).…”

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Microplastic from beach sediment to tissue: a case study on burrowing crab Dotilla blanfordi

Zala,

Rabari,

Patel

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Background Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive pollutants in the marine environment, exhibiting persistence in coastal sediment over extended periods. However, the mechanism of their uptake by marine organisms and distribution in habitat is less understood. The objective of the present study was to investigate the presence of MP contamination in burrow sediment, feeding pellets, and tissue of Dotilla blanfordi in the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat State. Methods A total of 500 g of burrow sediment, 100 g of feeding pellets, and body tissue of 10 resident D. blanfordi were pooled as one replica. Such seven replicas from each site were analyzed for MP extraction from three sites, including Asharmata, Mandvi, and Serena, located in the Gulf of Kachchh. The standard protocol was used during the analysis of the collected samples in order to isolate MPs. Results The abundance of MP was found higher in burrow sediment, feeding pellets and tissue of D. blanfordi at study site Mandvi, followed by Serena and Asharmata. The abundance of MP was found higher in D. blanfordi tissue, followed by burrow sediment and feeding pellet. A significant variation was observed in MP abundance among burrow sediment, feeding pellets, and tissue. MPs with various shapes (fiber, film, and fragment), sizes (1–2, 2–3, 3–4, and 4–5 mm), and colors (blue, green, black, pink, purple, red transparent) were recorded from all the study sites. Polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride were recognized as the chemical profile of the extracted MPs. The current investigation revealed greater accumulation of MPs in D. blanfordi’s tissues compared to sediment and pellets, suggesting a risk of MP contamination in marine benthic fauna with a greater rate of bioaccumulation. D. blanfordi plays a significant role as a structuring agent for MP distribution in the intertidal flat through burrowing activity.

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An annotated checklist of anomuran species (Crustacea: Decapoda) of India

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New Records of Hermit Crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Paguroidae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago in India

New Records of Hermit Crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Paguroidae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago in India

An assessment of microplastic contamination in beach sediment of Maharashtra State, India, with special reference to anthropogenic activities

Microplastic from beach sediment to tissue: a case study on burrowing crab Dotilla blanfordi

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