RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Bąk, Małgorzata
A1 Halabowski, Dariusz
A1 Kryk, Adrian
A1 Lewin, Iga
A1 Sowa, Agnieszka
T1 Mining salinisation of rivers: its impact on diatom (Bacillariophyta) assemblages
JF Fottea
YR 2020
VO 20
IS 1
SP 1
OP 16
DO 10.5507/fot.2019.010
UL https://fottea.czechphycology.cz/artkey/fot-202001-0001.php
AB The composition of the diatom assemblages was analysed in four rivers of Upper Silesia, Poland in 2017. The diatom assemblages studied were found to reflect anthropogenic salinization caused by mining activities. The assemblages in those rivers characterised by the highest salinity (Bolina and Mleczna) showed a relatively low taxonomic richness. The diatom assemblages were dominated by species typical of brackish or marine waters. The rivers with a minimal or weak anthropogenic impact (Centuria and Mitręga) supported taxonomically richer diatom assemblages typical of mid-altitude siliceous or calcareous streams (respectively), that have a fine particulate substratum. The presence of a new species, Planothidium nanum sp. nov., was revealed. The new species shows a unique set of morphological characters, including small size; its elliptical outline as well as very widely-spaced central striae on the sternum valve (sinus) and widely-spaced central striae on the raphe valve allow to separate it from other similar Planothidium.