<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The new charophyte species for Latvia, <italic>Chara polyacantha </italic>A. Braun, was described. This species was found in Lake Engure, the third largest lake of Latvia. In 2010, <italic>C.†polyacantha </italic>covered small, approximately 25 m2 patch, growing both in a monodominant stand and mixed with <italic>C. tomentosa </italic>in the central part of the lake.</p></abstract>

The new charophyte species for Latvia, Chara polyacantha A. Braun, was described. This species was found in Lake Engure, the third largest lake of Latvia. In 2010, C.†polyacantha covered small, approximately 25 m2 patch, growing both in a monodominant stand and mixed with C. tomentosa in the central part of the lake.

New Species of Charophyta, Chara polyacantha A. Braun, in Lake Engure, Latvia

University of Latvia, Institute of Biology, Laboratory of Geobotany, Miera Street 3, Salaspils, LV-2169, Latvia

University of Latvia, Institute of Biology, Laboratory of Hydrobiology, Miera Street 3, Salaspils, LV-2169, Latvia

Biodiversity Research and Conservation

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The new charophyte species for Latvia, Chara polyacantha A. Braun, was described. This species was found in Lake Engure, the third largest lake of Latvia. In...

New Species of Charophyta, Chara polyacantha A. Braun, in Lake Engure, Latvia

Published Online: Nov 30, 2012

Page range: 43 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-012-0013-6

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