Determination of Epipelic, Epiphytic and Epilitic Indicator Algae; Sarısu Creek (Antalya) sampling are

In this study, it is aimed to determine and compare the varieties of indicator algae that may be of economic importance in Sarısu Creek which is born from Olympos Mountains and poured into Antalya Bay. Samples from 3 stations from epirhitral region to potamal area in Sarısu Creek samples were collected from different habitats including epilithic, epiphytic and epipelic. In the Sarisu Creek, a total of 72 algal taxa are identified. It is observed that Bacillariophyta division with 54,1%, is the most represented group, while Chlorophyta 25,2%, Cyanobacteria 14,2%, Euglenophyta 2,8% and Dinophyta 2,8% are also recorded, respectively. Species belonging to Cymbella, Gomphonema, Nitzschia, Oscillatoria, Phormidium and Euglema species were determined as pollution indicators.