| Abstrak/Abstract |
Drini and Krakal Beach are two beaches in the Gunungkidul area which are crowded with visitors. The high human activity, directly and indirectly will affect marine organisms in the region, one of them is macroalgae. The purpose of this study is to find out information on diversity and distribution patterns of macroalgae in the Drini and Krakal Coast waters. Data was collected on 15 -17 September 2019. The method used in sampling is the quadratic transect method using a 1x1 m grid plot. At each location 25 plots were taken and then the data were analyzed in the form of important value index, diversity index, similarity index, dominance index and distribution patterns. Morphological description was also carried out for the characterization and manufacture of herbarium for sample identification. For identification, the method used was to compare samples with photographs, sketches, herbarium and descriptions from identification books. Macroalgae found in both locations consisted of 29 species, 23 genera, 21 families, 14 orders and 3 classes. The highest diversity is found in Rhodophyta phyla with 17 species and phylum with the lowest diversity is Heterokontophyta with four species. Drini Beach has a diversity index value and a higher similarity index compared to Krakal Beach. While the dominance index is higher in Krakal Beach. The species with the highest importance index in both locations is Ulva lactuca. On Drini Beach there are 14 species with random distribution patterns and 7 species with cluster distribution patterns while on Krakal Beach there are 16 species with random distribution patterns and 3 species with clumped distribution patterns. |
