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The preparation of taxonomic list for the Black Sea phytoplankton species with the agreed geometric shapes and other relevant information is very important task. Within the EU project Black Sea SCENE, Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IBSS) together with Institute of Marine Sciences Middle East Technical University Turkey (IMS METU), developed the tool to manage Black Sea Phytoplankton checklist.

The species description is stored in the form of wiki text in mediawiki content management system (MediaWiki is free server-based software which is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL)). The key species information like taxonomy, distribution, biovolume etc. is stored in the form of templates. All other necessary information and media (images, films etc.) can be added by registered editors to the species page using simple wiki text markup.

Species pattern:
Each species included in the Black Sea phytoplankton checklist has the special description pattern where the following parts are included:

Taxonomy* mandatory
Description,
Formula,
Images(media)

The only mandatory part is the filled taxonomy template. All other parts can be skipped and filled later when appropriate information is available.

The preliminary list of species was taken from: A.S.Mikaelyan, L.G.Senichkina, L.A.Pautova, L.V.Georgieva, V.Dyakonov Cell volumes of phytoplankton of the Black Sea

Formulas was taken from: Yu.V.Bryantseva,A.M.Lyakh, O.V.Sergeyeva. Calculation of biovolumes and surface areas of Black Sea microalae. - Sevastopol, 2005. - 25 p. (Preprint. / NAS Ukraine. Institute of Biology of the Southern Sea).

ATTENTION

In case you've discovered a new taxon (species, subspecies, etc.) for the Black Sea, inform us and we will gladly add it to the Black Sea phytoplankton check-list. Please, attach photos (light microscope or SEM) of the newly discovered species with description, sizes and when and where it was found. If this taxon is already described and published, then give us reference and/or link to this publication. Without photos a taxon will not be considered valid to add tho the check-list.

ВНИМАНИЕ

Если Вы нашли новый таксон (вид, подвид и т.д.), то сообщите нам и мы с удовольствием включим его в наш чек-лист Черноморских видов фитопланктона. Пожалуйста, приложите фотографии (световые или СЭМ) вида, с описанием, размерами и указаниями где и когда он был обнаружен. Если таксон уже описан и опубликован, то укажите ссылку на публикацию. Без фотографии вид не будет считаться валидным для включения.

If you are interested in the project and you would like to become an editor please contact list administrator: o.sergeyeva@ibss.org.ua

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-The largest plant community in the oceans are the free drifting microscopic Phytoplankton. These single celled organisms use solar energy by photosynthesis to survive.  Though normally existing in solitary form, they may form large chains or spherical shaped colonies, some large enough to see with the naked eye. Despite their small individual size, Phytoplankton are of enormous importance in the aquatic food chain creating a food source for a variety of organisms, fish and shellfish which in turn provide a food source for larger animals. In addition, the phytoplankton provide most of the oxygen we breath and fossilised phytoplankton are associated with deposits of oil and benthic deposits (sapropell in the Black Sea).
+The preparation of taxonomic list for the Black Sea phytoplankton species with the agreed geometric shapes and other relevant information is very important task. Within the EU project Black Sea SCENE, Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IBSS) together with Institute of Marine Sciences Middle East Technical University Turkey (IMS METU), developed the tool to manage Black Sea Phytoplankton checklist.
-Microalgal cells can range in size from less than 1 mm to greater than 1 000 µm, and in some cases can multiply to more than one million cells per liter during a high peak bloom. The phytoplankton evolved into a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are divided into categories according to size:
-*Microplankton- from 20-200 µm;
+<p align='center'>
-*nanoplankton  - from 10-20 µm;
+{|
-*ultraplankton  - from 2-10 µm and
+|-
-*picoplankton less than 2 µm in size.
+| http://phyto.bss.ibss.org.ua/img/pic2.jpg
-Picoplankton and ultraplankton tend to be more common in the open ocean than the coastal waters, whereas the larger nanoplankton and microplankton, such as diatoms and dinoflagellates, tend to dominate coastal waters.
+| http://phyto.bss.ibss.org.ua/img/export.jpg
+| http://phyto.bss.ibss.org.ua/img/formula.jpg
+| http://phyto.bss.ibss.org.ua/img/pic.jpg
+|}
+</p>
-Phytoplankton are responsive to the physical and chemical conditions in the aquatic environment. Sometimes their rapid reproduction causes nuisance growths or blooms. Algal blooms have dramatic effects on water chemistry, most notably pH and dissolved oxygen (DO). When algae remove carbon dioxide during photosynthesis they raise the pH by increasing the level of hydroxide. The opposite reaction occurs during respiration when carbon dioxide is produced lowering hydroxide and lowering the pH. Therefore, high pH (> 8.0) can be an indicator of increased photosynthesis. Algal blooms produce large amounts of oxygen during photosynthesis that may lead to supersaturated levels of DO in the water column. Conversely, during respiration, algal blooms remove the DO from the water column which may lead to oxygen reduction (hypoxia) or oxygen depletion (anoxia) in the water column and the bottom. Supersaturation of DO (> 110% saturation) can also be an indicator of increased photosynthesis particularly during mid-to-late afternoon.
-Microscopic algae are a concern for the water quality and ecosystem health. They can cause taste and odor problems, water discoloration, or form large mats that can interfere with boating, swimming, and fishing.
+The species description is stored in the form of wiki text in mediawiki content management system (MediaWiki is free server-based software which is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL)). The key species information like taxonomy, distribution, biovolume etc. is stored in the form of templates. All other necessary information and media (images, films etc.) can be added by registered editors to the species page using simple wiki text markup.
-Some reasons why algae are important to studying the biodiversity on marine ecosystems are:
-* much of our information on photosynthesis, nutritional requirements, roles of vitamins, and studies of protoplasm comes from studies of algal physiology;
+Species pattern:<br/>
-* algae play an important role in the production of oxygen and other organic materials;
+Each species included in the Black Sea phytoplankton checklist has the special description pattern where the following parts are included:
-*they serve in the food chain as a food source for species such as protozoa, rotifers, copepods, cladocerans, euphausiids, clams, mussels and various fish such as herring, and even some whales;
+* [[Help:Taxonomy template | Taxonomy]]* ''mandatory''
-*algae serve as the first step in the system of energy transfer through aquatic food webs. All aquatic animals in both fresh and salt water require these small plants to maintain their existence;
+* [[Help:Description | Description]],
-*there is a growing speculation that the occurrences and blooms of phytoplankton in coastal waters are increasing world wide, especially those that have negative effects;
+* [[Help:Formula | Formula]],
-*algae are more and more becoming a great biotic indicator of environmental changes, and/or human induced alterations.
+* Images(media)
-The main objectives for phytoplankton examination:
-Analysis of phytoplankton species composition abundance and biomass is carried out for the following purposes:
+The only mandatory part is the filled taxonomy template. All other parts can be skipped and filled later when appropriate information is available.
-*to describe temporal trends in phytoplankton species composition, their abundance, biomass and abundance of blooms;
-*to describe spatial distribution of phytoplankton species, their abundance, biomass and blooms;
-*to identify key phytoplankton species (e.g. dominating, harmful and indicator species).
+The preliminary list of species was taken from:
+''A.S.Mikaelyan, L.G.Senichkina, L.A.Pautova, L.V.Georgieva, V.Dyakonov'' [[Cell_volumes | Cell volumes of phytoplankton of the Black Sea]]
+Formulas was taken  from:
+''Yu.V.Bryantseva,A.M.Lyakh, O.V.Sergeyeva.'' Calculation of biovolumes and surface areas of Black Sea microalae. - Sevastopol, 2005. - 25 p. (Preprint. / NAS Ukraine. Institute of Biology of the Southern Sea).
+----
+'''ATTENTION'''
+In case you've discovered a new taxon (species, subspecies, etc.) for the Black Sea, inform us and we will gladly add it to the Black Sea phytoplankton check-list. Please, attach photos (light microscope or SEM) of the newly discovered species with description, sizes and when and where it was found. If this taxon is already described and published, then give us reference and/or link to this publication. Without photos a taxon will not be considered valid to add tho the check-list.
+'''ВНИМАНИЕ'''
+Если Вы нашли новый таксон (вид, подвид и т.д.), то сообщите нам и мы с удовольствием включим его в наш чек-лист Черноморских видов фитопланктона. Пожалуйста, приложите фотографии (световые или СЭМ) вида, с описанием, размерами и указаниями где и когда он был обнаружен. Если таксон уже описан и опубликован, то укажите ссылку на публикацию. Без фотографии вид не будет считаться валидным для включения.
+----
+If you are interested in the project and you would like to become an editor please contact list administrator: o.sergeyeva@ibss.org.ua

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