Dinoflagellate cyst assemblages in surface sediments from Homa Lagoon (Izmir Bay, eastern Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean)

AYDIN H., Yürür E. E., Uzar S.

Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, cilt.23, sa.8, ss.1795-1801, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Dergi Adı: Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1795-1801
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dinoflagellate cyst, Homa Lagoon, Sediment, Aegean Sea
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The occurrence and abundance of dinoflagellate cysts was investigated for the first time in Homa Lagoon, one of the most important lagoons of Aegean Coast of Turkey. Twelve cyst morphotypes were identified and cyst abundance was ranged between 15 and 71 cyst g-1 dry weight sediment in the study area. Dinoflagellate cyst assemblages were mainly dominated by cyst of Alexandrium minutum, Spiniferites delicatus, Spiniferites bulloideus. Sediment types were mainly clay and silty sand. Dinoflagellate cysts were particularly distributed in the clay and silty sediment. © by PSP.