Diatom diversity and ecological status of the Lasovacka and Lenovacka streams near Zajecar: Consideration of WFD implementation in Serbia

Ćirić, Miloš; Nikolić, Nina; Krizmanić, Jelana; Gavrilovic, Bojan; Pantelić, Ana; Petrović, Vladimir M.

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“…Genera Gomphonema, Navicula, and Nitzschia were the most numerous in both investigated rivers. Previous studies have shown that these three genera are dominant in the epilithic community in the other rivers in Serbia (Andrejic et al 2012, Jakovljević et al 2016a, b, Vasiljević et al 2017, Ćirić et al 2018, as well as in similar river conditions in other countries (Seve & Goldstein 1981, Ní Chatháin & Harrington 2008, Lobo et al 2010, Sevindik & Kucuk 2016.…”

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Diatom diversity and seasonality in two rivers in Serbia

Vidaković

Ćirić

Krizmanić

2020

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During the four seasons of investigation in the Rača and Studenica rivers (spring 2011, summer 2011, winter 2011 and spring 2012) 171 and 190 epilithic diatoms were recorded, respectively.The most numerous genera in both rivers were Gomphonema, Navicula, and Nitzschia. Of total recorded taxa 11 are new for the diatom flora of Serbia. The highest species diversity was in spring, while the lowest was during the summer and winter periods. In almost all seasons Cocconeis lineata occurred with the highest frequencies in the Rača River. In the Studenica River epilithic diatom community was dominated by Achnanthidium pyrenaicum, except in winter 2011 and spring 2012 when Diatoma moniliformis and Gomphonema species were the most abundant diatoms, respectively. The regular pattern of diatom succession was not recorded in two investigated rivers.

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Diatom diversity and seasonality in two rivers in Serbia

Vidaković

Ćirić

Krizmanić

2020

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Genus Humidophila from caves in Serbia with an improved detailed description of rare H. brekkaensoides

Nikolić

Popović

Vidaković

et al. 2020

ARCH BIOL SCI BELGRA

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Phototrophic microorganisms can be found in biofilms at entrances to caves where they have access to sufficient sunlight, water and nutrients; however, they can also be found inside caves, where they are carried by animals and people, and can proliferate in the presence of artificial light. Although the genus Humidophila includes some well-known cosmopolitan species, further exploration of its rare, insufficiently investigated representatives in different geographical areas and unusual habitats is necessary. Caves remain unknown, little-explored habitats, and many species currently known to science were recorded for the first time. This study aimed to report species belonging to the genus Humidophila that were identified in 19 caves in Serbia. A total of ten species of this genus were recorded and some of them are documented for the first time in Serbia. The most abundant species were H. contenta (found in 16 caves), H. paracontenta, and H. aerophila (found in 13 caves), whereas H. pyrenaica was identified in only one cave. The rare species, H. brekkaensoides and H. vidalii, were also documented and described, but with different dimensions from those provided in current identification keys. [Projects of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Grant no. 176018, Grant no. 176020, Grant no. 37009, and Project FP7 ?Capacities? Program]

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Benthic Diatoms in River Biomonitoring—Present and Future Perspectives within the Water Framework Directive

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Karaouzas

Dimitriou

et al. 2021

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The European Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) has been implemented over the past 20 years, using physicochemical, biological and hydromorphological elements to assess the ecological status of surface waters. Benthic diatoms (i.e., phytobenthos) are one of the most common biological quality elements (BQEs) used in surface water monitoring and are particularly successful in detecting eutrophication, organic pollution and acidification. Herein, we reviewed their implementation in river biomonitoring for the purposes of the WFD, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages over other BQEs, and we discuss recent advances that could be applied in future biomonitoring. Until now, phytobenthos have been intercalibrated by the vast majority (26 out of 28) of EU Member States (MS) in 54% of the total water bodies assessed and was the most commonly used BQE after benthic invertebrates (85% of water bodies), followed by fish (53%), macrophytes (27%) and phytoplankton (4%). To meet the WFD demands, numerous taxonomy-based quality indices have been developed among MS, presenting, however, uncertainties possibly related to species biogeography. Recent development of different types of quality indices (trait-based, DNA sequencing and predictive modeling) could provide more accurate results in biomonitoring, but should be validated and intercalibrated among MS before their wide application in water quality assessments.

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Diatom diversity and ecological status of the Lasovacka and Lenovacka streams near Zajecar: Consideration of WFD implementation in Serbia

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Diatom diversity and seasonality in two rivers in Serbia

Diatom diversity and seasonality in two rivers in Serbia

Genus Humidophila from caves in Serbia with an improved detailed description of rare H. brekkaensoides

Benthic Diatoms in River Biomonitoring—Present and Future Perspectives within the Water Framework Directive

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