Cyanobacteria, protists, rotifers and copepods in the Messolonghi salterns (Κυανοβακτήρια, πρώτιστα φύκη, πρωτόζωα, τροχόζωα και κωπήποδα στις αλυκές Μεσολογγίου)

Cyanobacteria, protists, rotifers and copepods in the Messolonghi salterns (Κυανοβακτήρια, πρώτιστα φύκη, πρωτόζωα, τροχόζωα και κωπήποδα στις αλυκές Μεσολογγίου)

George Hotos – Γεώργιος Χώτος

In this compact work there are presented some of the most abundant organisms found in the hypersaline water of the Messolonghi saltern. The project of monitoring and recording the biota in this biotope is under continuous operation. The core of my work is to depict all organisms found in useful photos and videos in order to serve as guide for future workers. Much confusion exists in recognition of species because although I have available all the relevant keys and photos, significant morphological differences confuse me. Anyway I’ll gather all my gaps for future elucidation in collaboration with worldwide experts.

THE MICROSCOPIC BIOTA OF MESSOLONGHI SALTERNS-presentation

(Photo of a Fabrea salina cyst – Φωτογραφία κύστης του πρωτοζώου Fabrea salina)