2021•International journal of advance research and innovative ideas in educationRequires access
STUDY OF DIVERSITY AMONG THE GENUS PHACUS DUJARDIN, [1841] FROM DISTRICT NASHIK, [M.S.] INDIA.
Kiran Prakash Patil
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Abstract
The present investigation reveals the 24 taxa of Phacus. These are collected from 29 fresh water sites of various parts of Nashik and its tahsils during the years 2009-2013. Phacus is found mostly in small fresh water pools rich in organic matter grow luxuriantly in such waters imparting it’s colour to the water body. The bright grass green,red or mix of green and red scums which are indicators of presence of Phacus species. This Paper consist the images and description of identified taxa. Among these Phacus pusillus and P. stokesii var. minor are new to India. Phacus acuminates var. drezepolskii is also little known and appear as first report for Maharashtra. Rests are first time explored from this region. This enriches the algal flora of Nashik.