FIRST RECORD OF CHAETOMORPHA MINIMA (COLLINS & HERVEY, 1917) ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANGROVE STANDS IN THE SANDSPIT BACKWATERS, KARACHI – PAKISTAN

This research paper report and discuss the first record of Chaetomorpha minima from Pakistan. The study sheds light on the fine aspects of the surface and interior structures of the species thorough morphological assessment of the taxonomic aspects. The cosmopolitan genus Chaetomorpha is commonly kn...

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Published in:Iraqi journal of agricultural science 2024-01, Vol.55 (1), p.595-604
Main Authors: Ali, Qadeer Mohammad, Ahmed, Quratulan, Hassan, Fikrat M, Aziz, Farhad H, Mubarak, Shumaila, Qazi, Hafsa, Baloch, Ateeqa, Shaikh, Iqra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Aquatic ecosystems
Aquatic plants
Backwaters
Breeding grounds
Chaetomorpha
Green algae, Chaetomorpha minima, backwaters mangroves, new record, Pakistan
Mangrove swamps
Mangroves
Morphology
New records
Sandspits
Stand structure
Taxonomy
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Summary:This research paper report and discuss the first record of Chaetomorpha minima from Pakistan. The study sheds light on the fine aspects of the surface and interior structures of the species thorough morphological assessment of the taxonomic aspects. The cosmopolitan genus Chaetomorpha is commonly known as "Spaghetti algae". It is a green alga belongs to the family Cladophoraceae. The specimen was collected from nutrient-rich, shallow environment of Sandspit backwaters mangrove area which is connected with the Arabian Sea through Manóra Channel. Mangrove forest comprises of only one species Avicennia marina andprovides good feeding, sheltering and breeding ground for many species of birds giving significant importance by providing a representative wetland ecosystem close to the mega city.
ISSN:0075-0530
2410-0862
DOI:10.36103/yrtn3x92