Distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in relation to physico-chemical properties in the Köyceǧiz-Dalyan estuarine channel system (Mediterranean Sea, Turkey)

Kazanci N., Oǧuzkurtc D., GİRGİN S., Dügel M.

Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, vol.32, no.2, pp.141-146, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: Indian Journal of Marine Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.141-146
  • Keywords: Benthic macroinvertebrates, Distribution, Estuary, Köycegiz-Dalyan Nature Reserve, Mediterranean Sea, Physico-chemical variables, Turkey
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The Köyceǧiz-Dalyan Channel system is located between the cctogenic, crcnogcnic and mcromictic Lake Köyccǧiz and the Mediterranean Sea. Twenty one species belonging to Bryozoa, Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Polychacta and Crustacea were found at 6 sampling sites from the channel entrance of Lake Köyccǧiz to the Mediterranean Sea. The faunal assemblage of sampling sites 3 and 4 along the Dalyan Channel had the highest species diversity because of the almost similar effects of Lake Köyccǧiz and the Mediterranean Sea on the benthic assemblages and stable salinity compared to the other stations. The distribution of species in the channel system is mainly affected by salinity, temperature, phosphate, Mg2+, DO (dissolved oxygen) and SO42-. Regular physical, chemical and biological monitoring of the channel system is recommended.