scholarly journals Impacts of the invasive species Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder, 1845 on the algae flora of the west coast of Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benabdallah Bachir Bouiadjra ◽  
Malika Ghellai ◽  
Mohamed Daoudi ◽  
Ibrahim Elkhalil Behmene ◽  
Mohammed El Amine Bachir Bouiadjra
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Multidimensional Analysis ◽  
Algal Community ◽  
Algal Flora ◽  
The West ◽  
Minimum Area ◽  
Invasive Alga

The assessment of the impacts of the expansion of the invasive species on taxonomic diversity, the abundance and dominance of groups of algae, the presence and/or absence of species of ecological interest that may or may not be indicative of water quality well mentioned, through the installation of a 20 × 20 cm quadrat representing the minimum area. The observation stations were visited monthly, during a repetitive three-year cycle, during the spring, summer and autumn seasons, periods of maximum growth and development of the algal flora and the results suggest the following facts. The invasive alga Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder, 1845 tends to colonise disturbed ecosystems reflecting a reduction in native algal diversity; in fact, we note a drastic impoverishment of the invaded algal community, represented by a limited number of Macrophyte algae accompanying the invasive taxon in phytosociological surveys and a Shannon-Weaver Diversity Index (H’) and Equitability reduced by 4.49 and 0.77 n the heavily affected station. The number of macroalgal species accompanying the invasive species has dropped by 52% in Salamandre. In addition, the multidimensional analysis, represented by the Hierarchical Ascendant Clustering applied to this case, confirms our results.

Factors influencing the distribution of Egregia menziesii (Phaeophyta, Laminariales) in British Columbia, Canada

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (9) ◽  
pp. 1198-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. K. Gordon ◽  
R. E. DE Wreede
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Algal Flora ◽  
The West ◽  
Common Component ◽  
Strait Of Georgia ◽  
Low Salinity ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Juan De Fuca

Egregia menziesii (Turner) Areschoug is a common component of the algal flora along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca but is absent from the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia, Canada. This distribution pattern was found to be correlated with temperature and salinity in that E. menziesii is not present in areas where there are seasonal periods of low salinity and high temperature. To test this correlation, field transplants of sporophytes and laboratory experiments with sporophytes and culture work were carried out. The results suggest that the distribution of E. menziesii is limited by specific combinations of salinity and temperature; it requires high salinities and temperatures less than 15 °C for its survival.

Fermentation profile, microbial populations, taxonomic diversity and aerobic stability of total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia

2020 ◽  
Vol 158 (5) ◽  
pp. 396-405
Author(s):  
F. N. S. Santos ◽  
E. M. Santos ◽  
J. S. Oliveira ◽  
G. R. Medeiros ◽  
A. M. Zanine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Gliricidia Sepium ◽  
Microbial Populations ◽  
Total Mixed Ration ◽  
Bacterial Phyla ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fermentation Profile

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cactus (Opuntia spp) levels in total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud) on the fermentation profile, microbial populations, aerobic stability and taxonomic diversity. The completely randomized design was used in a 4 × 4 factorial design with four replications, being four rations with different levels of Cactus (15, 30, 45, 60% based on the dry matter) and four opening periods (0, 15, 30 and 60 days of fermentation). An interaction effect (P < 0.050) was observed among the diets and opening times for mould and yeast populations. An interaction effect for the levels of acetic acid was observed, where the diets 15, 30, 45 and 60% showed higher values at 60 days (0.44, 0.41, 0.35 and 0.40 g/kg DM, respectively). A significant difference was observed for the richness and diversity index (Chao1 and Shannon). The most abundant bacterial phyla were Proteobacteria and Firmicutes and the genera Lactobacillus and Weissella. Cactus can be added in total mixed ration silages up to the level of 60% in a way that it positively affects the qualitative indicators of the silages, modulating the taxonomic communities and allowing the predominance of important groups for preservation of the ensiled mass.

Dominant diatom species in the Canada Basin in summer 2003, a reported serious melting season

Polar Record ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuxian Zheng ◽  
Guizhong Wang ◽  
Fang Zhang ◽  
Minghong Cai ◽  
Jianfeng He
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Index ◽  
Algal Species ◽  
Ice Cores ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Canada Basin ◽  
Algal Community ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Species Number ◽  
Diatom Species ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

ABSTRACTDuring the second Chinese National Arctic Research Expedition in summer 2003, sea ice cores and the underlying water were sampled from seven stations in the pack ice zone of the Canada Basin and were examined with a phase contrast microscope. A total of 102 and 78 algal species were identified for the ice cores and the underlying water, respectively, ranking in the middle range among the surveys of the Arctic Ocean up to the present despite seasonal variability. The Shannon-Wiener indices ranged from 1.40 to 4.88 with an average of 3.58 ± 0.68. Diatom species, especially pennate species, dominated in all the samples. A large number of algal spores were contained in every layer (abundance percentage > 1%). The microalgal abundances ranged from 1.4 × 104 to 8.73 × 105 cells L−1 and the biomass ranged from 0.56 to 89.49 μg L−1. They were correlated with the number of algal species (P < 0.05) but not with the diversity index (P > 0.05). Ice algal maxima were observed in various layers (bottom, interior and near the surface of the ice floes). The phytoplankton biomass in the ice-water interface was one order of magnitude lower than that in the bottom ice (P < 0.05). The species number and the diversity index in water samples, with much less biomass (P < 0.01), were comparative with the ice samples (P > 0.05). Spatial heterogeneity in both horizontal and vertical directions was the main characteristic of the algal community structure, which was demonstrated by the cluster analysis result and the distribution patterns.

scholarly journals Biomonitoring of Pollution by Microalgae Community in Aquatic System with Special Reference to Water Quality of River Kolong, Nagaon, Assam, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Banti Buragohain ◽  
Farishta Yasmin
Keyword(s):  
Algal Community ◽  
Algal Flora ◽  
Environment Pollution ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Rivers And Streams ◽  
Present Study Attempt ◽  
Day By Day

With growing urbanization and industrialization India faces the challenge of providing clean and safe drinking water. In the name of economic growth most rivers and streams are turning into sewers. Pollution effect is equally damaging both biotic and abiotic components. Microalgae play an interesting role in forecasting changing environment. Pollution in aquatic environment like changing pH; addition of oil, heavy metals; increase of organic matter and chemical fertilizers can be traced by studying algal community. Abundant growth of particular algae, drastic change in species diversity and depletion of long inhabitant algal flora indicates the pollution in a very initial stage. In the present study, attempt has been made to point out some indicator algae of Kolong River which is getting polluted day by day and in placed among the 71 most polluted stretch of river in the country. In our investigation, we have found microalgae mainly from groups Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Desmidiaceae which can be identified as indicator species in biomonitoring purpose.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v2i1.9345Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 2(1): 45-49

scholarly journals Diversity and distribution of testate amoebae (Amoebozoa, Rhizaria) in reservoirs, Northeastern Bulgaria

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Rositsa Davidova ◽  
Senay Sevginov
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Testate Amoebae ◽  
The Other ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Species Richness And Abundance ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The aim of the study is to describe the testate amoebae fauna in seven reservoirs in the Northeastern Bulgaria and to investigate the relationship of taxonomic diversity and abundance of these organisms to the some characteristics of the reservoirs. A total of 52 species, varieties and forms belonging to 15 genera were identified in the benthal of the coastal zone. There are significant differences in species richness and abundance between the testacea of different reservoirs. Number of taxa was significantly higher in the Beli Lom (29 species and 12 genera) and Loznitsa (22 species and 13 genera). Most of the reservoirs - Kara Michal, Bogdantsi, Isperih, Lipnik and Brestovene have extremely poor fauna compared to other similar reservoirs. This is confirmed by the low values of the Shannon-Weaver diversity index, which varied between 1.04 and 2.396, as well as by the other indices used to assess the environmental conditions in the reservoirs. The data of the regression analysis showed that a relation between age, surface area and water volume of the reservoirs and the species richness and abundance of testacea is not established.

scholarly journals ЕКОЛОГО-МОРФОЛОГІЧНА СТРУКТУРА МІКРОФІТОБЕНТОСУ ОЗЕРА ТЕЛЬБІН

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
O. A. Davydov ◽  
O. V. Kravtsova
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Human Impact ◽  
Aquatic Vegetation ◽  
Morphological Structure ◽  
Benthic Algae ◽  
Biological Indicator ◽  
Algal Community ◽  
Lake Ecosystem ◽  
Algal Flora ◽  
Structural Components

The paper considers the findings of studies on ecological-morphological structure of microphytobenthos in Telbin Lake located in the residential community of Kyiv city. The research study aimed to distinguish ecological-morphological groups of algae in microphytobenthos of the human-impacted waterbody within the urban area and to evaluate the role of microphytobenthos structural components in forming a certain type of algal community. Microphytobenthos was sampled with the MB-TE microbenthometer within the littoral area at aquatic-vegetation-free sites and within the deep-water area of the lake. Algae sampling and laboratory processing of samples were performed in accordance with the methods generally accepted in hydrobiology. For diatoms identification permanent slides were made with special high-resolution mounting media. Ecological-morphological groups of benthic algae were distinguished considering the habitats of algae. The relative share in the microphytobenthos species richness was calculated for each group. The degree of human impact on the lake ecosystem was evaluated according to the proven method, consisting in distinguishing the total number of factors, which most frequently affect the lake ecosystem. The findings of studies on the ecological-morphological structure of microphytobenthos in Telbin Lake have made it possible to distinguish 7 ecological-morphological groups of algae. The species richness is mainly formed by periphytont and plankton, and benthonts are for the most part represented by the ecological-morphological group of eurytopic littoral diatoms. In the high-degree human impact waterbody (8 points) the share of benthonts’ major ecological-morphological groups in the species richness decreases in 1.6–2 times, and the shares of periphyton and plankton increase 1.3–2-fold respectively, as compared with low-degree human impact waterbody (3 points). The resulting unstable algal community consisting mainly of species getting to the lake bottom from other habitats is defined as algal aggregation, which is indicative of unfavorable conditions for residential algal flora development. Various waterbodies of Ukraine can differ significantly in the environmental variables playing a determining role in microphytobenthos structure and abundance. Microphytobenthos may act as a reliable biological indicator of aquatic ecosystem’s disturbance caused by human pressure upon waterbodies, responding to such pressure with the transformation of its structural elements. For several waterbodies of Ukraine detailed analysis of microphytobenthos ecological-morphological structure made it possible to characterize bottom algal communities and to distinguish algal cenoses, which allowed to assess ecological state deterioration in different areas of the waterbodies under study. The information on the microphytobenthos structural components of urban lakes is scarce. Therefore, studying the ecological-morphological structure of microphytobenthos in various waterbodies within Kyiv city is of high importance.

scholarly journals Jumlah dan Jenis Fitoplankton Di Muara Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat Semarang

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-270
Author(s):  
Anantya Setya Perdana ◽  
Raden Ario ◽  
Hadi Endrawati
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Flow ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
River Estuary ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
The West ◽  
Dominance Index ◽  
Polluted Waters

ABSTRAK: Muara Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat merupakan muara sungai terbesar di Semarang yang alirannya langsung menuju ke laut. Terdapat beberapa aktifitas yang terjadi di sepanjang aliran ini, diantaranya yaitu aktifitas industri dan pemukiman penduduk. Selain itu, adanya pembuangan limbah rumah tangga yang masuk ke dalam badan sungai yang juga berdampak bagi perubahan kualitas perairan serta kehidupan ekosistem di sepanjang aliran sungai tersebut. Fitoplankton merupakan organisme perairan yang keberadaannya dapat dijadikan sebagai indikator kualitas perairan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komposisi, kelimpahan, indeks keanekaragaman, indeks keseragaman, dan indeks dominasi fitoplankton di Muara Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat Semarang. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Oktober-Desember 2019. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif eksploratif. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan sebanyak tiga periode dengan interval dua minggu sekali di tiga stasiun. Stasiun 1 merupakan perairan air tawar, stasiun 2 merupakan muara dan stasiun 3 merupakan perairan air laut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 24 genus fitoplankton dari 3 kelas, yaitu 17 genus dari kelas Bacillariophyceae, 5 genus dari kelas Dinophyceae dan 2 genus dari kelas Cyanophyceae dengan kelimpahan terbesar terdapat pada Stasiun 3 sebesar 67669 sel/L dan terendah pada Stasiun 1 sebesar 52287 sel/L, indeks keanekaragaman termasuk kategori sedang. Indeks keseragaman termasuk dalam kategori tinggi, indeks dominansi termasuk dalam kategori tidak ada jenis yang mendominasi. Berdasarkan kriteria penilaian menurut Shannon – Wiener bahwa perairan tersebut tergolong ke dalam perairan tercemar sedang. ABSTRACT: The Banjir Kanal Barat River Canal is the largest river estuary in Semarang that flows directly to the sea. There are several activities that occur along this flow, including industrial activities and human settlements. In addition, the disposal of household waste that enters the river body also has an impact on changes in water quality and ecosystem life along the river flow. Phytoplankton is aquatic organisms whose existence can be used as indicators of water quality. This study aims to determine the composition, abundance, diversity index, uniformity index, and a dominance index of phytoplankton in the West Banjir Canal River Estuary in Semarang. This research was conducted in October-December 2019. The method used is a descriptive exploratory method. Sampling was conducted in three periods with biweekly intervals at three stations. Station 1 is freshwater waters, station 2 is estuary and station 3 is seawater waters. The results showed that there were 24 genera of phytoplankton from 3 classes, namely 17 genera from the Bacillariophyceae class, 5 genera from the Dinophyceae class and 2 genera from the Cyanophyceae class with the greatest abundance at Station 3 at 67669 cells/L and lowest at Station 1 at 52287 cells/L, the diversity index is in the medium category. Uniformity index is included in the high category, dominance index is included in the category of no species that dominates. Based on the evaluation criteria according to Shannon-Wiener that the waters are classified as medium polluted waters.

scholarly journals Birds in the west coast of South Kalimantan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulana Khalid Riefani ◽  
Mochamad Arief Soendjoto
Keyword(s):  
West Coast ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Community Similarity ◽  
The West ◽  
Observation Area ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Abstract. Riefani MK, Soendjoto MA. 2021. Birds in the west coast of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 278-287. There is no comprehensive data on birds in the west coast of South Kalimantan, yet the areas are pressured by human activities, especially the rapidly growing tourism. This study aimed to investigate the diversity of bird species that occurred in the west coast of South Kalimantan and to compare the similarities of bird communities across four villages used as the sampling sites, i.e. Sungai Rasau, Sungai Bakau, Tabanio, and Pagatan Besar. Transect method combined with concentration count method were used to record diurnal bird species and number of individuals in five replications from April to September 2020. The observation area was 100 m from the shoreline toward the sea and 400 m from the shoreline toward the inland along 2 km with observation time was 07.00-11.00 and 16.00-19.00. Shannon Wienner species diversity index (H'), a Dice community similarity index based on the presence or absence of species (ISD), and a community similarity index (modification) based on the number of individuals per species (ISM) were analyzed. In total, there are 101 bird species recorded belonging to 41 families with Sungai Bakau Village has the highest number of species (81 species), while Pagatan Besar Village is the lowest (62 species). Thirty-four species are categorized as waterbirds. Twenty-three species are categorized as migratory birds. In terms of diversity index from highest to lowest are Sungai Bakau (4.04), Sungai Rasau (3.95), Pagatan Besar (3.65), and Tabanio (3.48). The similarity of the ISD community ranges from 0.74-0.84, while the ISM ranges from 0.73-0.90. One case (Sungai Bakau - Tabanio) shows that community similarity based on the number of individuals per species is smaller than based on the presence or absence of species. Based on the protection status following Indonesian government regulation, most (84.16%) birds are categorized as unprotected, while based on the conservation status of IUCN, the majority (91.09%) are Least Concern. The results of this study can be used as baseline information for sustainable management of the area in various aspects, including future research (such as on pest and disease control), tourism (such as bird watching), and education (such as field guide).

scholarly journals Myxomycetes of the Caramoan Islands and an update on the species found in the Bicol Peninsula, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Clustering Analysis ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Neutral Theory ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Slime Molds ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Ecological Patterns ◽  
Percentage Similarity ◽  
Neutral Theory Of Biodiversity

The main objective of this study was to characterize the assemblages of myxomycetes on isolated Philippine islands through a correlational study using geographical and ecological distance in the Caramoan Islands, including an updated checklist of the myxomycetes of the Bicol Peninsula. Four islands of varying sizes and distances from each other, but all within relatively close proximity to the mainland of the Bicol Peninsula, were surveyed. A combination of traditional and more contemporary ecological tools was used to analyze diversity indices among and between the islands. Among the four islands, Matukad Island recorded the highest species richness (46.8) and taxonomic diversity index (2.6), while ranking next to Lahos island in terms of species diversity (7.9). Pairwise comparisons using community similarity indices and clustering analysis consistently showed that Lahos and Matukad are the most similar to each other, while also being closer to one another but situated farthest from the mainland. On the other hand, the two smallest islands, which were also closest to each other and to the mainland, grouped together using clustering analysis but recorded the lowest pairwise percentage similarity value. The ecological patterns in this study appear to follow the unified neutral theory of biodiversity and biogeography more than the insular biogeography theory. In addition, this study added 16 new morphospecies to the list of myxomycetes known from the Bicol Peninsula, which brings the total to 73, including one new record for the country [Lamproderma arcyrioides (Sommerf.) Rostaf.] KEYWORDS: slime molds, insular, biodiversity, paleotropics, unified netural theory

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