Zooplankton of temporary waters in Burdur province

The research on Temporary Aquatic Ecosystems Zooplankton in Burdur province was conducted on a monthly periods between May 2013 and June 2015. Samples were taken from 9 stations selected from the temporary wetlands of Burdur province using a plankton scoop with an opening of 100 μm. The collected samples were determined in 4% formalin solution. The temperature, light transmittance, pH, dissolved oxygen and oxygen saturation electrical conductivity determinations, which are among the physico-chemical properties of the lake waters in our stations, were carried out on-site. As a result of this study, a total of 65 taxa, 36 from Rotifera, 19 from Cladocera and 10 from Copepoda, were determined, and abundance values of species and groups were also determined. Temporary wetlands, which are very important for the continuity of ecological balance and protection of biodiversity, provide a suitable feeding, reproduction and shelter environment for many living beings of zooplakton composition. However, these areas were found to be significantly threatened by anthropological activities.