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VOL. 8, ISSUE 11 (2023)
Some desmid flora of Ajodhya hills and forest area in relation to physicochemical parameters of water bodies of Baghmundi (Purulia district, West Bengal)
Authors
Pinaki Dey, Latika Sharan
Abstract
Physicochemical parameters and morphotaxonomic
studies of desmid flora were conducted in five lentic water bodies of Ajodhya
hills and forest area of Baghmundi, Purulia, West Bengal.17 parameters of five
water bodies (surface water) were analyzed followed by APHA (2017) and
morphotaxonomic studies of collected algal samples were done with the help of
standard literatures, monographs etc. A total of 31 taxa were identified based
on morphotaxonomical attributes. The genera with higher number of species were Closterium
Nitzsch ex Ralfs (17), Cosmarium Corda ex Ralfs (10) in addition with Micrasterias
C.Agardh ex Ralfs(1),Penium Breb.ex.Ralfs(1),Staurustrum Meyen
Ralfs(1) and Euastrum Ehren. Ex Ralfs (1). Our study was revealed that
desmid flora was dominant which was indicating the oligotrophic nature of
water. All species are being reported for the first time from Ajodhya hills and
forest area of Baghmundi, Purulia, West Bengal.This study contributes to the
knowledge of the biodiversity of this region providing support for future
ecological studies and biomonitoring. Rich diversity of desmid shows that water
bodies of this hilly region has still undisturbed and need protection.
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How to cite this article:
Pinaki Dey, Latika Sharan "Some desmid flora of Ajodhya hills and forest area in relation to physicochemical parameters of water bodies of Baghmundi (Purulia district, West Bengal)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 11, 2023, Pages 4-11
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