Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae) from Marjal Oliva-Pego (Valencian Community, Spain)

Abstract

As the result of a study of algal communities of Marjal Oliva- Pego, we present the diatoms collected at 4 different locations: the Bullent river, Ullal, close to the Bullent river, Bassa Sineu and Font Salat. Fifty one species of diatoms were identified, belonging to 28 genera, with 5 varieties and 1 form. Thirty five species (66 %) are reported as cosmopolite and 5 (9 %) with tropical inclination. Twenty five species came from brackish water and 7 from fresh water. Descriptions for each species and both taxonomic and ecological notes are presented. Two new species are reported for Spanish flora: Kolbesia amoena (Hustedt) Kingstom and Navicula subadnata Hustedt.

Keywords

• diatoms
• marjal
• sources
• valencian community
• spain