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Taxonomic Diversity and Morphological Characterization of Genus Euastrum in Freshwater Habitats of Machagora dam of Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh

Author(s) Dr. Sunamika Dhurve, Dr. K.W. Shah, Dr. P. Patil3
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
The genus Euastrum is a key representative of the division - Chlorophyta often serving as a bioindicator for oligotrophic and slightly acidic water bodies. This study documents the species diversity of Euastrum within Machagora dam. A total of five species were identified based on morphometric analysis. The present work will be carried out in June 2020 to June 2022. The qualitative analysis was done by microscopic observation of one genera of the class Chlorophyceae were described each one illustrated by means of photomicrography and ocular micrometer
Keywords Keyword: - Euastrum, Desmid, Machagora Dam, Freshwater, Algae, Microalgae,
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2026
Published On 2026-05-27

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