A5001026666- Marine and environmental studies
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Educational Innovations and Challenges
- Analytical chemistry methods development
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Higher Education Governance and Development
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Ecology and Conservation Studies
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Geological formations and processes
Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje
2014-2025
University of Bonn
2019
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
2016
University of Pisa
2016
Utrecht University
2016
Institute of Animal Sciences
2016
Abstract. This study reviews and synthesises existing information generated within the SCOPSCO (Scientific Collaboration on Past Speciation Conditions in Lake Ohrid) deep drilling project. The four main aims of project are to infer (i) age origin Ohrid (Former Yugoslav Republic Macedonia/Republic Albania), (ii) its regional seismotectonic history, (iii) volcanic activity climate change central northern Mediterranean region, (iv) influence major geological events evolution endemic species....
A volatile assemblage of short-lived endemic species developed into a stable community long-lived in Lake Ohrid.
This study presents the first report of three Hericium species in Kosovo: cirrhatum (Pers.) Nikol., H. coralloides (Scop.) Pers. and erinaceus (Bull.) These were found mixed deciduous oak forests central-eastern part country.
The mycobiota of Kosovo, especially fungi the phylum Ascomycota, remains under-explored despite its ecological and biological importance. This study aims to assess diversity distribution macrofungal species Ascomycota in different ecosystems Kosovo. Field work combined with laboratory analysis was conducted from 2017 2022, using standard mycological techniques for identification. A total 82 have now been documented Of these, 39 previously reported scientific literature, 43 are new records,...
Abstract. We reconstruct the aquatic ecosystem interactions since last interglacial period in oldest, most diverse, hydrologically connected European lake system, by using palaeolimnological diatom and selected geochemistry data from Lake Ohrid “DEEP site” core equivalent Prespa core, Co1215. Driven climate forcing, lakes experienced two adaptive cycles during 92 ka: "interglacial interstadial" "glacial" cycle. The short-term ecosystems reorganizations, e.g. regime shifts within these...
The extraordinary diversity in long-lived lakes is largely driven by distinct eco-evolutionary processes. With their unique biota and numerous endemic taxa, these are key settings for fundamental studies related to ecology, diversity, evolution. Here, we test how the environment shapes diatom community patterns over space ancient Lake Ohrid. By applying Bray–Curtis similarity analyses of data, including widespread identified two major zones: littoral sublittoral. latter one being...
Four species of Achnanthes sensu stricto have been observed in several subaerial habitats/localities Macedonia.The morphological features all recorded described based on light and scanning electron microscope observations.Two posses similar as already were identified A. coarctata (BréBisson ex W. smiTh) GrunoW sinaensis (husTedT) stat.nov.Two unique set characters that separate them from the known are this study pseudocoarctata levkov et Tofilovska sp.nov.and prominula sp.nov.All compared...
A game-based approach is widely used to increase students’ motivation through their active participation, whereby research interwoven with fun and competition incorporated cooperation. Working in teams or groups encourages students exchange opinions, try find solutions together win a game. In this way, they learn improve skills such as collaboration responsibility. Several activities involving the 5E model part of inquiry-based science education an escaperoom learning were classes...
The National Red List plays a crucial role in the conservation of fungi, considering significant threats they face, such as habitat loss and fragmentation, decline symbiotic hosts, overexploitation, pollution, climate change. importance protecting fungi is evident, although unofficial red lists were created past (2000 2010), new Fungi North Macedonia holds official status. This document includes total 64 spe-cies, each assigned to specific categories. Among them, six fungal species are...
Abstract. In order to understand the panarchy and interactions since last interglacial period in oldest, most diverse hydrologically connected European lake system, we assess changes diatom record selected geochemistry data from Lake Ohrid's "DEEP site" core compare it with multi-proxy Prespa Co1215. Driven by climate forcing, tephra impact and/or human influence, lakes experienced two adaptive cycles during 92 ka: "interglacial interstadial-regime" "glacial-regime". The patterns of regime...
Abstract. This study reviews and synthesises existing information generated within the SCOPSCO ("Scientific Collaboration on Past Speciation Conditions in Lake Ohrid") deep drilling project. The four main aims of project are to infer (i) age origin Ohrid (Former Yugoslav Republic Macedonia/Republic Albania), (ii) its regional seismotectonic history, (iii) volcanic activity climate change central northern Mediterranean region, (iv) drivers biodiversity endemism. basin formed by transtension...
The species of the genus Craticula are widely distributed in Europe, mostly occurring brackish, saline to heavi-ly polluted waters. Some considered as being most tolerant pollution. Recently, detailed observa-tions this Macedonia have been performed. During study, 15 taxa recorded. One (Craticula simplex) was observed with three different morphotypes, which can be distinguished by valve size and shape. cuspidata C. ambigua were frequently recorded various habitats, while halophila, germainii...
A new diatom genus, Cribrionella gen. nov., is described from Quaternary sediments of Lake Ohrid. comprises distinct morphological features, such as: i) presence submarginal alveoli followed by regularly or irregularly arranged areolae, ii) cribra on external areolar openings, iii) absence silicate layers internal but thick and inwardly raised circumferential silica trabeculae, iv) rimoportulae positioned costae, v) central fultoportulae. Detailed light scanning electron microscope analyses...
Lake Ohrid is the oldest existing lake in Europe and it known for its high diversity with around 200 endemic or relict diatom species recognized.In order to understand this phenomenon, a large project on deep drilling was performed core maximum sediment depth of 569 m which spans > 1.2 million years recovered.Two new Cyclotella were discovered samples, are described here as cavitata sp.nov.and sollevata sp.nov.The have been studied light scanning electron microscopes, their morphological...
Crveno jezero (Red Lake) is one of the largest karstic sinkhole lakes in Europe. Diatom flora this lake was unknown due to difficulties collecting samples. Recently, samples were collected by speleodivers frame systematical natural sciences research, during cave diving expedition “Crveno 2017” and observations revealed existence a new species, Gomphosphenia plenkoviciae Gligora Udovič & Žutinić sp. nov. The species described herein as science based on light scanning electron microscopy....