Thesis: Ian Joseph A. de Guzman

February 9, 2026

First Semester, Academic Year 2025-2026, Theses

Title: Comparison of epibiont communities on restocked giant clams (Cardiidae: Tridacninae) among species, habitats, and across sites in Western Luzon, Philippines

Author (Student): Ian Joseph A. de Guzman

Adviser: Dr. Patrick Cabaitan

Committee Members: Prof. Dr. Bert W. Hoeksema (Thesis Reader), Dr. Aletta Yñiguez (Thesis Examiner), and Dr. Wilfred John E. Santiañez (Thesis Examiner)

Type: Thesis

Year: 2025

Month: December

Candidate for: MS

Keywords: Tridacna, Hippopus, sclerobionts, community composition, coral reefs