Inventory of Echinoderms in the Intertidal Zone of Lakeba Beach, Baubau City

Abstract

This study aims to inventory the types of echinoderms that exist in the intertidal zone of the Lakeba coast of Baubau City. The tools and materials used in this study were computer boards, paper, pens, cameras, meters, machetes, raffia ropes and jars. The data collection technique is purposive sampling method. This research was conducted at three station locations. The analytical technique used is descriptive analysis to obtain information about the types of Echinoderms found and to determine the number of individuals for each species from the three observation stations. The types of echinoderms found were Linckia laevigata from the Asteroidea class, Ophiocoma scolopendrina from the Ophiuroide class, Paracentrotus lividus and Diadema paucispinum from the Echinoidea class and Holothuria scabra from the Holothurioidea class.