Planktonic Diatoms of Atatürk Dam Lake (Adıyaman, Turkey): A Study of Diversity and Ecological Patterns

Authors

  • Metin Caglar Department of Fundamental Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Firat University, Elazig, Türkiye
  • Muhammad Yasir Naeem Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food, Natural Resources and the Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova, Italy.
  • Rzgar Farooq Rashid Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Science, Knowledge University, Erbil, Iraq.
  • Zeliha Selamoglu Department of Medical Biology, Medicine Faculty, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Türkiye ; Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan; Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Central Campus, Turkestan, Kazakhstan
  • Tuba Karaosmanoğlu Department of Fundamental Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Firat University, Elazig, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1071/ejmbs.v5i1.28

Keywords:

Planktonic, Diatom, Atatürk Dam Lake, Adıyaman-Türkiye

Abstract

This study investigated the planktonic algae community and its relationship with key physical and chemical parameters in Atatürk Dam Lake, located in Adıyaman province, between March and November 2020. Planktonic diatoms are an essential component of freshwater ecosystems, playing a crucial role in primary production and nutrient cycling. A total of 19 taxa of planktonic diatoms were identified during the research period. The diatoms exhibited their highest growth during the summer months, coinciding with increased light availability and higher water temperatures, with the highest surface water temperature recorded as 25°C in August. The dissolved oxygen levels were highest in March (8.9 mg/L) and lowest in the summer months, with a direct inverse relationship between temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration. Among the identified diatom genera, Cymbella (4 taxa), Gomphonema, Nitzschia (3 taxa), and Navicula and Surirella (2 taxa each) were the most diverse and abundant in terms of frequency of occurrence and population size within the planktonic diatom community. These findings underscore the seasonal dynamics of planktonic diatoms and their significant role in the ecosystem of Atatürk Dam Lake. This study adds valuable information to the understanding of the lake’s algal flora and its potential for future ecological monitoring.

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Published

2025-05-11

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)

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Biological Science

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