Contribution of silica-scaled chrysophytes to ecosystems services: a review

Abstract Silica-scaled chrysophytes are a unique group of protists representing major component numerous aquatic habitats where they can significantly contribute to human well-being in many ways. In the present review, altogether 14 ecosystem services provided by silica-scaled were identified highlighting their importance and roles ecosystems. The most important supporting related primary production, nutrient- biogeochemical cycling, as well sediment formation. Additionally, involved regulation climate, maintenance air quality, biological control water purification processes (as regulating services). relevant provisioning include usefulness environmental monitoring (paleolimnology, ecological status assessment climate modelling), production biochemicals provision genetic resources. Cultural associated with aesthetic values, inspiration source knowledge system well. Although one least studied groups algae, here shown provide benefits have further powerful opportunities for humans, thus detailed research future is emphasised an key well-being.