First Biological Monitoring in the Akarçay Basin According to the Water Framework Directive: Phytoplankton and Phytobenthos
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: In this study, it was aimed to investigate of phytoplankton and phytobenthos in 19 rivers and Lake Eber for the assessment of ecological quality in the Akarçay basin. A total of 63 phytoplankton species were identified. Phytoplankton was evaluated according to sensitive species and pollution indicators in rivers. Lake Eber was determined as eutrophic and sensitive area according to phytoplankton functional groups and Q Index. The presence of phytobenthic macroalgae was detected only some sampling points in rivers. Therefore diatoms were used as phytobenthos quality element. A total of 64 diatom species were identified and diatom indices were calculated. Concerning the phytobenthos assessment, IDP index ranged between 2 and 4, and ecological status changed between medium and very bad.
Authors: Nilsun Demir, Tolga Çetin, Caner Gök, Müge Şanal
Institutions: Ankara University, Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Chemistry
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2883950271