the 5th International Congress on Engineering and Life Science, Pitesti, Romanya, 10 - 12 Eylül 2024, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.1, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Aquatic biome comprises all water-based environments, including freshwater (rivers, lakes and
wetlands) and marine (oceans, coral reefs and estuaries) systems, where a complex interplay of biotic
and abiotic factors supports diverse biological communities. These ecosystems play a crucial role in the
regulation of global biogeochemical cycles, the support of biodiversity and the provision of essential
services such as water purification, climate regulation and resources for human livelihoods. Due to their
diverse roles in ecosystems and their direct and indirect impacts on anthropogenic; for example, insects
are of significant economic importance. The economic importance of insects can be generally
categorized as their role in agriculture, medicine, manufacturing and ecosystem services.
Aquatic macroorganisms, including fish, amphibians, mollusks, and crustaceans, exhibit diverse life
forms adapted to various aquatic habitats. Reproduction among these organisms varies widely, with
some species employing external fertilization and others internal, often involving complex mating
behaviors and life cycles. Nesting behaviors in aquatic macroorganisms range from simple substrate
spawning to intricate nest building, often providing protection and enhancing offspring survival.
Nesting in aquatic vertebrates, such as fish and amphibians, often involves selecting or constructing
specific sites within substrates or vegetation to protect eggs and juveniles, thereby enhancing survival
rates. Sedimentary rocks, formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic
particles over time, provide critical insights into Earth's geological history and past environmental
conditions. While investigating insect habitats, nest samples of aquatic invertebrates were collected.
Sedimentary rocks were analyzed with hydrochloric solutions to detect the presence of carbonate and
calcium. Observations indicated that sedimentary rocks were transported by water along the streambed
and deposited at the stream's edges during floods. Sedimentary rocks can preserve the fossilized remains
of aquatic invertebrate eggs, offering valuable insights into past dispersal mechanisms and the historical
distribution of these organisms across ancient aquatic environments.
The study's results discussed the ecological impact of floods and abnormal flooding on the distribution
of aquatic invertebrates, such as insects, offering new perspectives on developing methodologies for
detecting fossil species.