Exploration of Bentos Diversity in the Mangrove Forest of Gampong Monsinget, Kajhu, Aceh Besar (Potential as a Learning Media for Invertebrate Zoology)

Research on "Exploration of Bentos Diversity in the Mangrove Forest of Gampong Monsinget, Kajhu, Aceh Besar: Potential as a Learning Media for Invertebrate Zoology". The purpose of this study is to see the existence of the types of bentos found in Gampong Monsinget Kajhu, Aceh Besar Regency. The population in this study is the types of bentos in the mangrove forest area in Gampong monsinget Kajhu, Aceh Besar Regency. The data collection technique was carried out using the Point Abundance Index (IPA) method by making 3 stations from the observation location in Gampong Monsinget Kajhu, Aceh Besar Regency. Field research shows that 18 species of bentos were found in general, namely: Anadara granosa, Achetina fulica, Terebralia palustris, Terebralia sulfata, Bursa sp, Murex treschali, Scylla sp, Ucap crassipes, Nassarius siquijorensis, Teloscopium telescopium, Anadata woodina, Cerithium kobeli, Trachycarddium sp, Sarccostrea echinata, Nadilittorina pyramidalis, Cerithiidea cingulata, Planaria sp, Macrobracheum rosenbergii.