This is our research on Invertebrates.

1. Macroinvertebrates Associated in Sargassum spp. in Maribago, Cebu Manolong, Julius Balatayo, Annelyn Gem Jayme Anna Freya

6. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ocular visit Collection of specimens Preservation with 80% ethyl alcohol Measurement and Documentation Identification of specimens

7. Figure 1. The study site (Google Earth) Study site

10. Fig. 1 Abundance of different kinds of species in every Phylum

11. Phylum Mollusca Euplica brunnidentata Astraea calcar Clypeomorus batillaria Pictocolumbella ocellata

12. Phylum Echinodermata Tripneustes gratilla Salmacis sphaeroides Synapta maculata Unidentified

13. Phylum Porifera Callyspongia sp. 1 Callyspongia sp. 2 Haliclona cymaeformis Callyspongia sp. 3

14. Phylum Cnidaria Unidentified

16. Fig. 2 Different Families in Phylum Mollusca

17. Figure 3. Abundance of individuals in Family Turbinidae

18. Astraea phoebia Astraea heliotropium Astraea calcar Astraea calcar

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