Research Article

Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye

Volume: 19 Number: 2 May 31, 2026
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Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye

Abstract

Purpose: This study presents the Ephemeroptera fauna in various freshwater habitats in the Black Sea region of Türkiye. Method: A total of 35 sampling stations in the Black Sea region were surveyed between 2016 and 2019. Findings: 3077 samples from 34 taxa were identified in the Black Sea, representing 8 families and 15 genera overall. Caenis macrura was the most dominant species in the region. Diversity indices and dominance values suggest that most stations in the region reflect β- and α-mesosaprobic conditions, indicating moderate organic pollution. Conclusion: The study recorded 7 new provincial records for Ephemeroptera in Türkiye, significantly contributing to the national mayfly fauna. These findings underscore the need for continued faunal surveys and conservation efforts in Turkish freshwater ecosystems.

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Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK and ESOGU BAP

Project Number

This study was supported by TÜBİTAK and ESOGU BAP via research projects with grant numbers 117Y347 and 201919A131, respectively.

Ethical Statement

This study does not require ethical approval.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Zoology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 31, 2026

Submission Date

December 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 20, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 2

APA
Demir, T., Arslan, N., Ertorun, N., & Mercan, D. (2026). Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 19(2), 128-136. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034
AMA
1.Demir T, Arslan N, Ertorun N, Mercan D. Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2026;19(2):128-136. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034
Chicago
Demir, Tuğba, Naime Arslan, Nesil Ertorun, and Deniz Mercan. 2026. “Ephemeroptera (Insecta) Fauna in Freshwater Ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19 (2): 128-36. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034.
EndNote
Demir T, Arslan N, Ertorun N, Mercan D (May 1, 2026) Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19 2 128–136.
IEEE
[1]T. Demir, N. Arslan, N. Ertorun, and D. Mercan, “Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye”, BioDiCon, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 128–136, May 2026, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034.
ISNAD
Demir, Tuğba - Arslan, Naime - Ertorun, Nesil - Mercan, Deniz. “Ephemeroptera (Insecta) Fauna in Freshwater Ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19/2 (May 1, 2026): 128-136. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034.
JAMA
1.Demir T, Arslan N, Ertorun N, Mercan D. Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2026;19:128–136.
MLA
Demir, Tuğba, et al. “Ephemeroptera (Insecta) Fauna in Freshwater Ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 19, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 128-36, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034.
Vancouver
1.Tuğba Demir, Naime Arslan, Nesil Ertorun, Deniz Mercan. Ephemeroptera (Insecta) fauna in freshwater ecosystems of the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2026 May 1;19(2):128-36. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2026.1852034

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