First record of micrasema cinereum mosely (trichoptera, brachycentridae) in Turkey and a list of the caddisfly fauna in Arac Creek

Systematic studies on Trichoptera larvae in Turkey are very limited. The larval stage of the endemic species remains especially unknown. This study was carried out in Araç Creek between April and October 2013 and it is the first study to determine the caddisfly fauna in Araç Creek. Fourteen caddisflies taxa belonging to nine genera within eight different families (Brachycentridae, Hydropsychidae, Hydroptilidae, Lepidostomatidae, Leptoceridae, Limnephilidae, Psychomyiidae and Rhyacophilidae) were identified. Four of these taxa have previously been recorded from the creek and the other ten taxa are new records for the study area while Micrasema cinereum Mosely is the first record for the Trichoptera fauna of Turkey. As a result of the study, the number of caddisfly taxa in Turkey is now 501, with the addition of M. cinereum.Türkiye’de Trichoptera larvaları üzerindeki sistematik çalışmalar çok sınırlıdır ve özellikle endemik türlerin larva evresi bilinmemektedir. Çalışma Araç Çayı'nda 2013 yılı Nisan-Ekim ayları arasında gerçekleştirilmiştir ve Araç Çayı’nın Trichoptera faunasını belirleyen ilk çalışmadır. Sekiz farklı familyadan (Brachycentridae, Hydropsychidae, Hydroptilidae, Lepidostomatidae, Leptoceridae, Limnephilidae, Psychomyiidae ve Rhyacophilidae) 9 cinse ait 14 Trichoptera taksonu belirlenmiştir. Bu taksonlardan dördü daha önce Araç Çayı’ndan kaydedilmiş, diğer 10 takson ise Araç Çayı için yeni kayıttır. Buna ek olarak, Micrasema cinereum Mosely ise Türkiye Trichoptera faunası için ilk kayıttır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, Türkiye'deki Trichoptera takson sayısı yeni bir kayıtla birlikte 501 olmuştur

The aquatic oligochaetes (Annelida: Clitellata) of eight lakes in the A¸sa˘gı Fırat River Basin (Lower Euphrates, Turkey)

The A¸sa˘gı Fırat River is located in the south-eastern Anatolia, Turkey. The water quality of the A¸sa˘gı Fırat River basin has been degrading for some time, primarily as the result of pollutants associated with the discharges from numerous domestic and agricultural point sources. Aquatic macroinvertebrate samples were collected from eight lakes conducted by using both hand-nets and an Ekman-Birge grab sampler during the summer and autumn of 2014, focusing on the species composition and distribution of aquatic oligochaetes in eight lakes of the A¸sa˘gı Fırat River basin, and their relationships with physico-chemical parameters measured in those lakes using Principal Component Analysis. Results of analyses of all identified benthic macroinvertebrates clearly indicate the percent dominance of oligochaetes in benthic samples in the eight dam lakes that were sampled: Hacıhıdır lake (62.9%); Atat¨urk lake (49.6%); ¨U¸c¨oz lake (28.9%); Dumluca lake (22.01%); Seve lake (13.9%); C¸ at lake (8.5%); Karakaya lake (7.8%) and Birecik lake (5%). During this study, 1044 oligochaete specimens representing 10 species of two subfamilies within the family Naididae were identified. The most abundant taxa were Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri (48.94%), Potamothrix hammoniensis (19.3%), Tubifex tubifex (13.1%), Nais simplex (5.2%) and Nais communis (4.1%).This study was supported by the Ministry of Forestry and WaterManagement project [‘The establishment of our country Specific Water Quality Ecological Assessment System’]. We are grateful to the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management (Turkey) and DOKAY-C¸ED Environmental Engineering Ltd. Co. (Turkey)

Metal concentrations in surface sediments of beyler reservoir (Turkey)

The accumulation of metals (Iron, Aluminium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Boron, Chromium, Nickel, Cadmium, Lead) was seasonally (November 2009 to July 2010) measured in sediment samples taken from different areas of Beyler reservoir which is an important water source for irrigation in West Black Sea region (Turkey). Metals in sediment samples were analyzed by ICP-OES. The difference between the stations except for Zn metal (p\0.05) has not been considered as important and a statistical difference between seasons for Fe, Ni metals (p\0.01) and Cu metal (p\0.05) has been observed. The magnitude of metal concentrations in sediment was determined as Aluminium[ Iron[Manganese[Zinc[Chromium[Copper[ Boron[Nickel[Lead[Cadmium. Enrichment factor (EF) for all metals has been calculated (EF\1). In the evaluation done by considering the EF values, it is seen that the metal concentrations found in the Beyler Dam Lake sediment stem from the natural composition of the sediment.The authors are grateful for the financial support of the Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey, TUBITAK (Project No: 109Y013)

Assessment of concentration physicochemical parameters and heavy metals in Kızılırmak River, Turkey

Kızılırmak is the longest river of Turkey and the most important one as a resource for various water uses. Therefore Kızılırmak river basin is under pressure from a diverse range of human activities. Six stations were sampled along the Kızılırmak river located in Nevsehir city during 2013–2014 seasonally. The physico-chemical parameters (water temperature, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), conductivity, nitrite (NO3), ammonium (NH4), ammonia (NH3), phosphate (PO4), sulfate (SO4) and some metal concentrations (Zn, Cu, B, Cr, Ni, Pb, Hg, As, Se, Sb, Mn, Cd and Al) were measured in the water samples to determine the water quality of the Kızılırmak river. When the water quality classes were examined in terms of the measured physico-chemical parameters, it was detected that the river is IV. class for nitrite, III. class for BOD, phosphate and pH, II. class for NH4–N. The results showed that the heavy metal concentrations in water of the Kızılırmak river were within the quality class I. limits of the EPA and WPCR.The authors wish to thank to NevsehirHaciBektasVeli University, Scientific Research Project Fund (NEUBAP) for their financial support [Project number: NEUBAP13F22]

An assessment of metal pollution in surface sediments of Seyhan dam by using enrichment factor, geoaccumulation index and statistical analyses

The aim of this study was to determine if high concentrations of any heavy metals exist in the sediment of Seyhan Dam reservoir to be considered toxic to the aquatic environment. Surface sediment samples from five stations in the Seyhan dam were collected quarterly from 2004 to 2005 and examined for metal content (Cr, Zn Cu, Mn, Cd, Fe, Ca, K, and Na), organic matter, and grain size. Correlation analyses showed that metal content of Seyhan dam sediment was affected by organic matter and grain size. The results have been compared with values given in the literature. The evaluation of the metal pollution status of the dam was carried out by using the enrichment factor and the geoaccumulation index. A comparison with sediment quality guideline values has also been made. Based on the enrichment factor, dam sediments were treated as a moderately severe enrichment with Cd and minor enrichment with Cr and Mn. The results of geoaccumulation index reveal that sediments of Seyhan Dam were strongly polluted in stations 1, 2, 4, and 5, and were moderately polluted in station 3 with Cd. Moreover, Cd and Cr concentrations in the sediments were above TECs except ERL for Cd.This work was supported (SÜF 2004 BAP 4) by the research fund of Çukurova University, Turke

First record of micrasema cinereum mosely (trichoptera, brachycentridae) in Turkey and a list of the caddisfly fauna in araç creek

Systematic studies on Trichoptera larvae in Turkey are very limited. The larval stage of the endemic species remains especially unknown. This study was carried out in Araç Creek between April and October 2013 and it is the first study to determine the caddisfly fauna in Araç Creek. Fourteen caddisflies taxa belonging to nine genera within eight different families (Brachycentridae, Hydropsychidae, Hydroptilidae, Lepidostomatidae, Leptoceridae, Limnephilidae, Psychomyiidae and Rhyacophilidae) were identified. Four of these taxa have previously been recorded from the creek and the other ten taxa are new records for the study area while Micrasema cinereum Mosely is the first record for the Trichoptera fauna of Turkey. As a result of the study, the number of caddisfly taxa in Turkey is now 501, with the addition of M. cinereum (PDF) FIRST RECORD OF Micrasema cinereum Mosely (TRICHOPTERA, BRACHYCENTRIDAE) IN TURKEY AND A LIST OF THE CADDISFLY FAUNA IN ARAÇ CREEK. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332850966_FIRST_RECORD_OF_Micrasema_cinereum_Mosely_TRICHOPTERA_BRACHYCENTRIDAE_IN_TURKEY_AND_A_LIST_OF_THE_CADDISFLY_FAUNA_IN_ARAC_CREEK [accessed Sep 13 2021].Türkiye’de Trichoptera larvaları üzerindeki sistematik çalışmalar çok sınırlıdır ve özellikle endemik türlerin larva evresi bilinmemektedir. Çalışma Araç Çayı'nda 2013 yılı Nisan-Ekim ayları arasında gerçekleştirilmiştir ve Araç Çayı’nın Trichoptera faunasını belirleyen ilk çalışmadır. Sekiz farklı familyadan (Brachycentridae, Hydropsychidae, Hydroptilidae, Lepidostomatidae, Leptoceridae, Limnephilidae, Psychomyiidae ve Rhyacophilidae) 9 cinse ait 14 Trichoptera taksonu belirlenmiştir. Bu taksonlardan dördü daha önce Araç Çayı’ndan kaydedilmiş, diğer 10 takson ise Araç Çayı için yeni kayıttır. Buna ek olarak, Micrasema cinereum Mosely ise Türkiye Trichoptera faunası için ilk kayıttır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, Türkiye'deki Trichoptera takson sayısı yeni bir kayıtla birlikte 501 olmuştur. (PDF) FIRST RECORD OF Micrasema cinereum Mosely (TRICHOPTERA, BRACHYCENTRIDAE) IN TURKEY AND A LIST OF THE CADDISFLY FAUNA IN ARAÇ CREEK. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332850966_FIRST_RECORD_OF_Micrasema_cinereum_Mosely_TRICHOPTERA_BRACHYCENTRIDAE_IN_TURKEY_AND_A_LIST_OF_THE_CADDISFLY_FAUNA_IN_ARAC_CREEK [accessed Sep 13 2021].This study was financially supported by Kastamonu University, Scientific Research Projects Coordination Department (project number KUBAP-01/ 2012-10)

Aquatic oligochaetes (Annelida: Clitellata) of seven lakes in the Ceyhan River basin (Turkey)

Oligochaeta samples were collected from seven lakes (2 natural and 5 non-natural) of Ceyhan River basin during the summer and autumn seasons of 2014. The Ceyhan River basin is located in the south-eastern Anatolia region in Turkey. Lakes G¨olba¸sı and Azaplı are located in a protected area. Some physico-chemical parameters of surface water were measured in situ. Sampling for oligochaetes was conducted by using both hand-nets and an Ekman Birge grab sampler, with samples obtained from different depths. Oligochaetes represented the dominant group of the total benthic macroinvertebrates in samples, with the exception of samples collected from Ayvalı Dam lake. A total of 11,293 oligochaete specimens were sorted from samples collected from these lakes, from which 14 species belonging to 2 subfamilies (Naidinae and Tubificinae) were identified. Potamothrix hammoniensis (90.24%) and Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri (7%) were the most abundant oligochaetes in the samples.This study was supported by the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management project ’The establishment of our country Specific Water Quality Ecological Assessment System’. We are grateful to the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management (Turkey) and DOKAY-C¸ED Environmental Engineering Ltd. Co. (Turkey)

The chironomid limnofauna (Diptera, Chironomidae) a part of Kızılırmak river near Nevsehir (Turkey)

Samples of Chironomid larvae were collected at five stations between August 2013 and May 2014 seasonally. A total of 11 taxa belonging to three subfamilies of Chironomidae were recorded. The average proportions of the total larvae were 97.68% Chironominae, 2.06% Orthocladiinae, and 0.26% Tanypodinae. Chironomidae communities at most sites were dominated by gatherers-collector. The most abundant taxa were Tribelos intextum (51.80%), Tanytarsus gregarius (19.33%) and Polypedilum nubeculosum (12.37%). Tanypus puctipennis were found in Site 1 only with one individual.The authors wish to thank to Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Scientific Research Project Fund (NEUBAP) for their financial support [Project number: NEUBAP13F22]

A preliminary study on araç stream macroinvertebrates

Bu çalışmada, Araç Çayı’nın makroomurgasız faunasını tespit etmek ve buna bağlı olarak su kalitesini belirlemek üzere 4 istasyondan örnekler alındı. Araç çayı, Ilgaz dağlarının eteklerinden doğan, Karabük ovasına yayılan ve Filyos çayını oluşturan kollardan biridir. Su örneklerinde Sıcaklık, Çözünmüş Oksijen, pH ölçümleri arazide yapılmıştır. Makroomurgasızların örneklemesi Surber tip ile yapılmış ve 500µm göz aralığı elekten elenerek %4’lük formaldehit eklenerek cam kavanozlarda laboratuara getirilmiş ve laboratuarda %70’lik etil alkolde saklanmıştır. Bu çalışma sonucunda makroomurgasızlardan baskın olarak, Trichoptera takımından Hydropsychidae familyasına rastlanmıştır. Trichoptera, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Diptera, Oligochaeta ve Odonata’ya ait taksalar tespit edilmiştir. 4. istasyon olan Ilgaz dağlarına yakın bölgede çeşitlilik daha yüksek bulunmuştur.In this study, samplers were taken to the four stations to identify macroinvertebrates and water quality of Araç Brook. Araç Brook born in the foothills of the Ilgaz mountains, spread Karabük plain and brook is one of the Filyos constituent branches. Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen and pH of water samples were done in the field. Macroinvertebrates samples were taken by Surber Net and then into the jar with the addition of 4% formaldehyde by sieved through a sieve 500μm. Samples were stored in 70% ethyl alcohol after identification. As a result of this study, Hydropsychidae is predominant macroinvertebrate, Trichoptera, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Diptera, Oligochaeta and of Odonata taxa have been identified. Diversity in the 4th station close to the Ilgaz Mountains were higher than the others

Aslantaş baraj gölü (Osmaniye) bentik faunası

TEZ6100Tez (Doktora) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2006.Kaynakça (s.51-59) var.vi, 60 s. ; 29 cm.Bu çalısma, Nisan 2001-Mart 2002 döneminde yürütülmüs olup, Aslantas Baraj Gölü bentik faunasının nitel ve nicel özellikleri ile bunların aylık degisimleri ortaya konulmustur. Gölün bentik faunasının, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, Demospongiae, Crustacea, Oligochaeta, Insecta olarak 6 sınıf ve bunlara ait 22 türden olustugu; derin bölge bentik faunasının, m2'de yıllık ortalama 1775,73±154,33 adet olarak bulundugu; bentik faunanın %56,88'nin Oligochaeta ve %43,12'sinin ise Chironomidae türlerinden olustugu saptanmıstır.In this study, which carried out between April 2001 and March 2002, the qualitative and quantitative properties and the monthly distribution of the benthic fauna were determined by monthly interval in Aslantas Dam Lake. It was determined that the benthic fauna of the lake consist of six animal classis; Bivalvia, Gastropoda, Demospongiae, Crustacea, Oligochaeta, Insecta and belonging 22 species of these. It was found that the annual mean value of profundal fauna as the individial number per m2 was 1775,73±154,33. Of these 56,88% were Oligochaeta and 43,12% were Chironomidae species.Bu çalışma Ç.Ü. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi Tarafından Desteklenmiştir. Proje No:FBE2000D9