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The moss flora of Koramaz Valley in the Central Anatolia (Kayseri)

Orta Anadolu’daki Koramaz Vadisi’nin (Kayseri) karayosunu florası

Harun Çulha(NİĞDE ÖMER HALİSDEMİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-1537-1472
Tülay Ezer(NİĞDE ÖMER HALİSDEMİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-6485-5505
Pages
13–20
Publication Date
2025-06-30
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Amblystegium serpens, Syntrichia virescens, and Tortula brevissima are the most common species in the valley.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the moss flora of Koramaz Valley in Central Anatolia (Kayseri) was investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:As a result of the identification of 611 moss specimens collected from the valley, a total of 93 taxa belonging to 14 families and 35 genera were determined.
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Conclusion & Impact:Amblystegium serpens, Syntrichia virescens, and Tortula brevissima are the most common species in the valley.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Orta Anadolu · Karayosunları · Vadi

Abstract

In this study, the moss flora of Koramaz Valley in Central Anatolia (Kayseri) was investigated. As a result of the identification of 611 moss specimens collected from the valley, a total of 93 taxa belonging to 14 families and 35 genera were determined. Among them, Tortula lingulata is recorded the second time in Türkiye, while 6 taxa are new for the B8 grid square. While Pottiaceae was the richest family in the study area with 35 taxa, Grimmiaceae ranked second with 12 taxa, and Brachytheciaceae ranked third with 11 taxa. The largest genera in the Koramaz Valley were Syntrichia (11 taxa) and Didymodon (10 taxa). Amblystegium serpens, Syntrichia virescens, and Tortula brevissima are the most common species in the valley.

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Bu çalışmada, Orta Anadolu'daki (Kayseri) Koramaz Vadisi’nin karayosunu florası araştırılmıştır. Vadiden toplanan 611 karayosunu örneğinin teşhis çalışmaları sonucunda 14 familya ve 35 cinse ait toplam 93 takson tespit edilmiştir. Bunlar arasında Tortula lingulata Türkiye’de ikinci kez kaydedilirken, 6 takson B8 grid karesi için yenidir. Pottiaceae 35 takson ile çalışma alanındaki en zengin familya olurken, Grimmiaceae 12 takson ile ikinci ve Brachytheciaceae 11 takson ile üçüncü sırada yer almıştır. Koramaz Vadisi’ndeki en büyük cinsler Syntrichia (11 takson) ve Didymodon (10 takson) olmuştur. Amblystegium serpens, Syntrichia virescens ve Tortula brevissima vadideki en yaygın türlerdir.

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Çulha, H., Ezer, T. (2025). The moss flora of Koramaz Valley in the Central Anatolia (Kayseri). Anatolian Bryology, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1, 13–20. https://doi.org/10.26672/anatolianbryology.1684619

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