Abstract
In this study, the vegetation of epiphytic bryophytes in the Kamilet Valley and its surroundings (Arhavi, Artvin) was investigated. The study area is located within the borders of the Eastern Black Sea Mountains and is one of the 122 important plant areas in Turkey. The investigation of epiphytic bryophyte communities was carried out in 2016 during different vegetation periods according to Braun-Blanquet?s phytosociological methodology. Phytosociological data obtained from 65 relevés were ordinated using detrended correspondence analysis (DECORANA) and classified using two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN). Consequently, six epiphytic bryophyte communities new to Turkey were determined with TWINSPAN and DECORANA: Leucobryo-Tetraphidetum pellucidae, Anomodonto attenuati-Neckeretum crispae, Frullanio tamarisci-Exsertothecetum crispae, Ulotetum crispae, Anomodonto attenuati-Neckeretum crispae-leucodontetosum sciuroidis, and Ulotetum crispae-isothecietosum alopecuroidis. All syntaxa are presented by analyzing them in terms of their ecological and floristic classifications.
Highlights
Nutrient-rich tree roots, cracks on bark, irregular surfaces on branches, and collapsed branches are all suitable areas for the growth of epiphytic bryophytes
In accordance with the results of studies conducted on epiphytic bryophyte vegetation in Turkey to date, 41 syntaxa were determined
According to the Turkish grid system adopted by Henderson (1961) for bryophytes in Turkey, the study area is located in A4, as well as in the Colchic zone of the
Summary
Nutrient-rich tree roots, cracks on bark, irregular surfaces on branches, and collapsed branches are all suitable areas for the growth of epiphytic bryophytes These microhabitats that are formed on the trunks of trees allow for the development and survival of different epiphytic bryophytes, according to tree age and species (Schofield, 2001). In accordance with the results of studies conducted on epiphytic bryophyte vegetation in Turkey to date, 41 syntaxa were determined Among these syntaxa, 34 are at the level of association or subassociation and seven are at the level of community with an unknown syntaxonomical category (Alataş, 2018). With the contributions of this study, the number of epiphytic bryophyte syntaxa in the literature for Turkey has increased to 47 (Alataş, 2018)
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