ALGAE MICROFLORA OF PAMUKKALE THERMAL WATER (UNESCO, 485) 45 YEARS AGO AND NOW

The first detailed study of the thermal waters flora of Turkey was carried out in 1966 by Guner and it was entitled "The Microflora of Pamukkale Thermal Waters". In this study we investigated the algae flora of the region in 2008-2010. The results were compared with the composition of algae in 1966. Twenty taxa were identified this research which is half of Guner's study. In both studies, the 5 common taxa (Phormidium cortianum, P. versicolor, Spirulina subsalsa, Navicula microstauron and Cylindrocystis brebissonii) were identified. Epilithic algae flora of CaCO3 deposition which has very special environments was investigated due to flow rate of thermal water in Pamukkale and affection of human activities.