Records of desmids (Chlorophyta) newly found in Korea

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Abstract

The present study summarizes the taxonomic notes and korean distribution of 29 taxa of the desmids (Chlorophyta) collected from several swamps, reservoirs, rivers, and high land wetlands in South Korea from 2009 to 2013. All of these consisting of 9 genera (Tetmemorus 1 taxon, Pleurotaenium 5 taxa, Triploceras 1 taxon, Euastrum 7 taxa, Cosmarium 6 taxa, Staurastrum 5 taxa, Xanthidium 1 taxon, Hyalotheca 2 taxa, and Desmidium 1 taxon) are newly described in Korean freshwater algal flora. In this study, light microscopy of all of these are presented and briefly discussed with regard to their taxonomy, distribution and ecology within South Korea.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)299-313
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Ecology and Environment
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Desmids
  • Newly described
  • South Korea

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