Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2004 |
Authors: | Kazanci, N, Girgin, S, Dügel, M |
Journal: | Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems |
Volume: | 14 |
Issue: | 2 |
Date Published: | 2004 |
ISBN Number: | 1099-0755 |
Keywords: | hydromagnesite, limnology, magnesium-saline lake, Meleagris, Meleagris gallopavo, Phasianidae, Salda Lake, soda lake, turkey |
Abstract: | Abstract 10.1002/aqc.609.abs* 1.The limnological characteristics of Salda Lake, a deep, soda and highly alkaline lake in the Lake District of southwestern Turkey, are presented. * 2.Physical and chemical variables indicate that the lake is composed of hydrochemically different water layers formed by groundwater sources located on the floor of the lake. * 3.Phytoplankton and zooplankton are characterized by a limited number of species and low dominance reflecting the extreme conditions of the lake. * 4.Hydromagnesite stromatolites occur all around the lake margins. * 5.The lake is threatened by falling water levels and organic pollution. Recommendations for the conservation of the lake are presented. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.609 |
Short Title: | Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems |
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