Epizoic Freshwater Algae on<i>Emys orbicularis</i>(Testudinata: Emydidae) from the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey

Soylu, Elif Neyran; Gönülol, Arif; Sukatar, Atakan; Ayaz, Dinçer; Tok, Cemal Varol

doi:10.1080/02705060.2006.9665033

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“…and another whose carapaces were colonized by a diversity of diatom species with diverse traits. Given that the artificial ponds were similar to each other in terms of water quality and physical disturbance, diatom assemblage structure and composition on turtle carapaces might be dependent on several extrinsic and intrinsic factors, such as carapace size, physical stress or competence, and the regional pool and successional stage of assemblages (Tumlison & Clark, 1996;Soylu et al, 2006;Wu & Bergey, 2017). This study's results suggest that carapace size is not the best descriptor of diatom richness and diversity.…”

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“…Majewska et al (2015), for instance, found that some diatom traits served as bio-indicators for marine turtle foraging sites. Furthermore, Soylu et al (2006) suggested that the abundance of some epibiont species is explained by the feeding behaviour of some freshwater turtle species. These autoecological aspects of turtles may contribute to the estimation of their home range, which is a relevant factor in delineating conservation areas (Stamps & Swaisgood, 2007).…”

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Diatom assemblages associated with turtle carapaces in the Neotropical region

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González‐Trujillo

Romero

et al. 2018

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Few studies have explored the ecology and interrelationship with other organisms of the many endangered freshwater turtle species inhabiting the Neotropical Region. The focus of the current study was to shed light on the relationship between Neotropical turtle carapaces and primary producers, insofar as the surface of former constitutes a suitable substrate for the colonization and establishment of the latter. The under-explored relationship between turtle carapaces and the diatom assemblages inhabiting them was investigated and characterized in terms of taxonomic and biological traits (bio-volume, life-form, and attachment). The carapaces of seven native turtle species were surveyed. Among these carapaces, a total of 45 diatom taxa were found, and diatom taxa varied among turtle species. Podocnemis vogli and Podocnemis expansa supported more diverse diatom assemblages than Podocnemis lewyana, Rhinoclemmys diademata, and Rhinoclemmys melanosterna, which were dominated by Navicula spp. Analysis further showed that carapace size did not explain differences in diatom diversity. However, a trait-based analysis suggests that both carapace roughness and an assemblage’s successional stage might explain the differences in assemblage composition. Because turtles can serve as dispersal vectors, characterizing their epibiont diatom assemblages may contribute to our understanding of diatom distribution on larger scales, as well as, give us some clues as to the auto-ecology of turtles that help us to effectively determine conservation areas for these endangered species.

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Diatom assemblages associated with turtle carapaces in the Neotropical region

Donato‐Rondón

González‐Trujillo

Romero

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“…Quadricoccus ellipticus and Kirchneriella dianae were cosmopolitan and common component of plankton (Huber-Pestalozzi, 1983). It is considerable that the genus Kirchneriella was represented with seven species (Gönülol et al, 1996;Aysel, 2005;Soylu & Gönülol, 2006;Soylu et al, 2007aSoylu et al, , 2007bÇelekli et al, 2007a while the genus Quadricoccus was represented with only 1 from Lake Abant (Q. verricosus) in Turkey (Çelekli et al, 2007a).…”

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Twenty-four new records for the freshwater algae of Turkey

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Çelik²,

Gönülol³

2010

Turkish Journal of Botany

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“…; Soylu et al. ; Garbary et al. ; Burgin & Renshaw ), protozoa (Bovee ), and mollusks (Frazier et al.…”

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“…With respect to the benefits of basking for eliminating parasites, previous research showed that the surface of carapace of chelonians can be colonized by certain epizootic organisms such as algae (Edgreen et al 1953;Colt et al 1995;Soylu et al 2006;Garbary et al 2007;Burgin & Renshaw 2008), protozoa (Bovee 1976), and mollusks (Frazier et al 1985). However, the relationships between turtles and epizootic organisms living on them are not clear and it has been speculated that epizootic organisms might be either symbionts or parasites.…”

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Basking Activity is Modulated by Health State but is Constrained by Conspicuousness to Predators in Male Spanish Terrapins

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Aerial basking may have several benefits for freshwater turtles in addition to thermoregulation such as removing parasites from the skin, which would improve health state. However, basking outside of water may be risky because it may expose freshwater turtles to terrestrial predators. Here, we monitored the basking activity of male Spanish terrapins (Mauremys leprosa) in a wild population of the south‐western of the Iberian Peninsula. We also measured body size, health state parameters, parasite prevalence, and limb coloration of these individuals. We aimed to examine whether basking may improve health state of turtles. The results showed that male turtles with higher basking activity were those parasitized by Hepatozoon and that had lower total white blood cell (WBC). This might indicate that turtles in worse health condition increase their time spent basking to improve their immune system. In addition, because basking might be risky, we also expected that turtles with more conspicuous coloration should reduce their basking activity to avoid being detected by potential predators. We found that infected turtles, but not uninfected ones, that spent more time basking also had less bright coloration in limb stripes. Our study provides evidence that basking activity may improve health state of terrapins, but that color conspicuity may increase costs of basking, especially for parasitized individuals. Understanding the balance between the benefits and the costs of basking might be essential for the conservation of freshwater turtle populations.

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Epizoic Freshwater Algae onEmys orbicularis(Testudinata: Emydidae) from the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey

Cited by 9 publications

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Diatom assemblages associated with turtle carapaces in the Neotropical region

Diatom assemblages associated with turtle carapaces in the Neotropical region

Twenty-four new records for the freshwater algae of Turkey

Basking Activity is Modulated by Health State but is Constrained by Conspicuousness to Predators in Male Spanish Terrapins

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