Title of article
Phytoplankton population structure of Mighan salt lake (Arak, Markazi province)
Author/Authors
Hafezieh ، Mahmood Iranian Fisheries Sciences Research Institute - Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization , Mohebbi ، Fereidun National Artemia Research Center, Iranian Fisheries Sciences Research Institute - Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization , Seidgar ، Masoud National Artemia research Center, Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute - Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization , Ahmadi ، Akram Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology - Shahid Beheshti University
From page
534
To page
543
Abstract
Mighan Lake is located 8 kilometers northeast of Arak city. Lake surface area is 112 km^2. Dunaliella salina (Dunal) Teodoresco composing main phytoplankton population and food chain in the lake. Salinity depending on season and water input is between 20120 g/l. This study evaluated the impact of salinity and physicochemical factors on the lake’s phytoplankton communities. Sampling was done monthly during March to December 2019. Species and phytoplankton density were determined by inverted microscopy. Twelve algal species were identified which D. salina consisted 87.3% of phytoplankton composition. Indeed, salinity as a major limiting factor reduced phytoplankton diversity in Mighan Lake.
Keywords
Hypersaline , Salinity , Algal composition , Diversity , Mighan lake
Journal title
Journal of Phycological Research
Journal title
Journal of Phycological Research
Record number
2580259
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