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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Diversity of bark algae from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Milind J Jadhav, Archana R Mukhedkar, Sheela Y Shinde
Abstract
Bark of tree is a
suitable habitat for the growth of algae. It provides humus and proper
substratum for algal growth. Algae growing on the barks are subaerial in
habitat. They are also called as epiphloeophytes. In present research work bark
algae growing on the barks of Albizia lebbek (L.) Benth, Polylthia longifolia
(Sonn.) Thwaites and Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk. from the adjoining areas
of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were collected, observed and identified.
Collection of bark algal samples were made in the months of July, August and
September 2023. A total of 24 species of algae under 15 genera belonged to
Chlorophyceae and Cyanophyceae were recorded. Cyanophycean algae were found
dominant. Chlorella vulgaris, Trebouxia humicola, Aphanothece
nidulans, Phormidium molle, Lyngbya major and Plectonema gracillimum
were found dominant. Maximum number of algal taxa were found on the bark of Albizi
leebek. Present research work is significant in diversity study of
subaerial algae of selected area.
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Pages:87-89
How to cite this article:
Milind J Jadhav, Archana R Mukhedkar, Sheela Y Shinde "Diversity of bark algae from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 87-89
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