Updating knowledge on the distribution of red algae (Rhodophyta) in Serbia (Southeast Europe)

Abstract

Freshwater red algae (Rhodophyta) were surveyed in Serbia by examining 411 localities of 196 springs, streams and rivers during 2017-2022. A total of 80 new records of algae were made: species of the genera with Batrachospermum-like morphology (18), Hildenbrandia rivularis (30), Lemanea sp. (1), L. fluviatilis (2), Paralemanea annulata (15), P. catenata (11) and P. torulosa (3).

Keywords

• red algae
• batrachospermum
• hildenbrandia
• lemanea
• paralemanea