Ostracods of Andaman Sea

Abstract

Distribution of 12 species of ostracods was studied from the waters around Andaman-Nicobar area. Euconchoecia aculeata was the most abundant species occurring mostly as swarms with a maximum density of 9732 specimens/1000 m sup(3) . Cypridina dentata was represened only in 6 stations. High abundance for most of the species was observed during premonsoon period.