Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean sea)

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Tsiamis K., Taşkin E., Orfanidis S., Stavrou P., Argyrou M., Panayotidis P., ...More

Botanica Marina, vol.57, no.3, pp.153-166, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/bot-2014-0006
  • Journal Name: Botanica Marina
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-166
  • Keywords: alien algae, checklist, marine vegetation, seaweeds
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper provides the first comprehensive checklist of the seaweeds of Cyprus, based on both literature records and new collections. The total number of species and infraspecific taxa currently accepted is 313, including 53 green algae (Ulvophyceae), 90 brown algae (Phaeophyceae), and 170 red algae (Rhodophyta). Among them, 30 taxa are reported for the first time from Cyprus: 7 green algae, 9 brown algae, and 14 red algae, while 9 taxa are regarded as aliens. In addition, 10 taxa pending confirmation of their presence, 3 excludenda, and 3 inquirenda are briefly discussed.