Nesting Behaviors and Competencies of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates


Bektaş M.

the 5th International Congress on Engineering and Life Science, Pitesti, Romanya, 10 - 12 Eylül 2024, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.1, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 1
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Pitesti
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Romanya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.