Diversity of Freshwater Green Macroalgae in Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary
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Green freshwater macroalgae are known as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. They are also used as a traditional food in various parts of Thailand. However, knowledge of their taxonomy, especially their morphological data are rare. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the diversity and specific morphology of green macroalgae from Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary. Specimens were collected from five waterfalls, Ched Sii, Tham Fhun, Cha Nan, Tad Nok Khian and Tham Phra Waterfalls. Six genera consisting of eighteen species were found. The most diverse genus was Spirogyra. The next most common were Mougeotia and Oedogonium. Ched Sii Waterfall revealed the highest diversity of macroalgae, with nine species. Zygnema ralfsii (Hassall) de Bary was a common species found at the sampling sites. Alternatively, Draparnaldia mutabilis (Roth) Cedergren was a rare species as it was found only at Tham Fhun Waterfall. This report is the first description of the characteristics of freshwater green macroalgae from Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary.
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