04 Haz 2025 Çarşamba
Ecological assessment of Odonata larvae in Turkish wetlands: A case study from Tokat province
Abstract : In this study, detailed sampling of Odonata larvae was conducted across 22 diverse localities spanning the Erbaa, Niksar, and Reşadiye districts of Tokat province, with the aim of evaluating their faunistic characteristics and ecological relationships. Through extensive field collection efforts, researchers gathered a substantial dataset comprising 1,642 individual specimens. Subsequent taxonomic analysis and identification work revealed a rich diversity of odonates, encompassing 13 distinct genus distributed across 7 families, all of which were identified within a broader taxa group containing 18 species. Notably, this research represents the first documented occurrence of these larval specimens within the study area, making it a significant contribution to the region's biodiversity records. Throughout the text, detailed information is provided regarding the faunistic distribution of the collected specimens and the various habitat types in which they were found across the study region.