Journal Name:
- International Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences
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Abstract (2. Language):
In this study have been investigated the effects of heavy metals on foraminiferal assemblages in
Çanakkale Strait. For this purpose, core samples were collected from 12 locations in the Çanakkale
Strait. With the consideration of the faunal and sedimentological properties of the samples have been
showed that the Çanakkale Strait is completely has rich marine foraminifer populations. The
abnormalities observed of foraminifer the yellow and/or black colored shells have been due to natural
and anthropogenic ecological pollution. In the present study the average values were calculated to bring
to light the heavy metal pollution.
In this study have been investigated the effects of heavy metals on foraminiferal assemblages in
Çanakkale Strait. For this purpose, core samples were collected from 12 locations in the Çanakkale
Strait. With the consideration of the faunal and sedimentological properties of the samples have been
showed that the Çanakkale Strait is completely has rich marine foraminifer populations. The
abnormalities observed of foraminifer the yellow and/or black colored shells have been due to natural
and anthropogenic ecological pollution. In the present study the average values were calculated to bring
to light the heavy metal pollution.
Especially in the ports, Morphological abnormalities and the color changes have been seen at shales of
benthic foraminifer genera and species. Morphological changes were observed in Elphidium crispum,
Massilina secans, and Ammonia compacta foraminifer species in the core samples taken in areas where
ports in the Çanakkale Strait. Especially Morphological changes were observed in Elphidium crispum,
Massilina secans, and Ammonia compacta foraminifer species in the core samples taken in areas where
ports in the Çanakkale Strait. The average nvalue measured in Ports have been higher than the critical
value, indicating that heavy metal concentrations affect the foraminifera.
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