Cluster analysis of field stations and mangrove species at creeks and mudflat regions of machilipatnam

Present study is carried out to identify the similarity between the mangrove species and field stations distributed in and around creeks and mudflats of Machilipatnam. Agglomerative clustering through Ward’s linkage method describe the vegetation analysis in the relation to community structure i.e. species dominance vs field stations. Results showed Agglomerative clustering through Ward’s linkage method describe the vegetation analysis in the relation to community structure field stations in region-1 Kona is distinct among the other four field stations . Species dominance in region –I there are 6 clusters Aegialitis rotundifolia, Dalbergia spinosa Roxb, Suaeda monoica, Lumnitzera racemosa, Suaeda monoica species are found in a single cluster group. In region-II Chinapandraka and Kruthivenu are distinct among the other four field stations. Species dominance in region–II there are 3 clusters Rhizophora apiculata, Suaeda maritima, Suaeda monoica, Suaeda monoica are found in a single cluster group.