THE CYANOPHYTA FLORA OF WATER BODIES IN NAMANGAN REGION AND THEIR ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
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https://doi.org/10.47390/ydif-y2026v2i19/n01Keywords:
Cyanophyta, Cyanobacteria, algal flora, cyanobacterial communities, ecological grouping, plankton, benthos, periphyton, trophic status, eutrophication, bioindication, aquatic ecosystem, ecological monitoring.Abstract
This study analyzes the ecological and structural characteristics of the Cyanophyta flora occurring in water bodies of the Namangan Region and its significance for the functional state of aquatic ecosystems, based on scientific literature and the natural and ecological conditions of the region. The distribution of Cyanophyta representatives across different types of water bodies, their ecological grouping, their occurrence in planktonic, benthic, and periphytic communities, and their responses to environmental factors were examined. The analysis indicates that the formation of the Cyanophyta flora is closely associated with the hydrological regime of water bodies, light availability, thermal conditions, water chemistry, and the availability of nutrients. In particular, excessive accumulation of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds in aquatic environments, reduced water exchange, and favorable thermal conditions may promote the dominance of certain cyanobacterial taxa within aquatic communities. The contribution of Cyanophyta to primary production, their functional role in nutrient cycling, and their responses to changes in trophic conditions make them a promising biological component for assessing the ecological status of aquatic ecosystems. The study of Cyanophyta flora in the water bodies of Namangan Region is of considerable theoretical and practical importance for identifying regional algofloristic diversity, characterizing ecological processes, and developing a scientifically based bioindication monitoring system in the future.
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