Abstract:A survey on the species composition of molluscan fauna occurring in Dharmadam Island, Kannur District of Kerala, Southwest coast of India was attempted. A total of 50 species belonging to 13 orders and 28 families were recorded. Among these, Class Gastropoda represents 7 orders and 17 families whereas the Bivalvia represents with 6 orders and 11 families. Among the Gastropoda, order Neogastropoda recorded to be the largest order that holds 10 species belongs to 5 families such as Muricidae, Nassariidae, Olivid… Show more
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