The marine Mollusca of the Qatari waters, Arabian Gulf

Abstract

The species composition of the mollusca community in the Qatari waters of the Arabian Gulf, is reported. Data were obtained from analysis of samples collected during 1996 - 1997. A total of 246 species were recorded, including 115 Gastropoda, 124 Bivalvia, 4 Scaphopoda and 3 Polyplacophora. This study provides the first comprehensive list of mollusca species occurring in the Qatari waters.