Strombomonas and Trachelomonas Species (Euglenophyta) from South-eastern USA
Wolowsk K and Walne PL. 2007. Strombomonas and Trachelomonas Species (Euglenophyta) from South-eastern USA. European Journal of Phycology. 42(4):409-431
ABSTRACT: A biogeographical and taxonomic study on Strombomonas and Trachelomonas, which are often abundant in polluted environments, was undertaken in south-eastern USA. Light and scanning electron microscope analysis allowed the identification of 68 taxa, among them five Strombomonas and 63 Trachelomonas. All are documented with original SEM and LM micrographs. Twenty-seven Trachelomonas taxa are reported as new from this region. Variability in lorica microstructure is demonstrated for T. curta var. curta, T. pusilla var. punctata, T. rotunda, T. hispida var. coronata and T. scabra var. scabra from natural habitats. Physicochemical parameters for water quality at the collection sites are reported.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Wolowsk, Konrad; Walne, Patricia
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- algae, APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, biodiversity, Euglenophyta, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, SER, Southeast Region, Trachelomonas intermedia, Trachelomonas planctonica