New Records of Freshwater Algae from the Jordanian Aquatic System | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Volume 29, Issue 5, September and October 2025, Pages 3542-3551 PDF (506.15 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.331211.4849 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ebtehal Alzalabieh* 1; Aiman Al-rawajfeh2; Ahmad Al-Hussieny3 | ||
| 1Department of applied biology, Instructor, Tafilah technical university, Tafilah, Jordan | ||
| 2professor of chemical engineering at Tafila Technical University (TTU), Jordan | ||
| 3Scientific Research Commission, Baghdad, Iraq | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Although planktonic algae play a significant role in freshwater ecosystems, our knowledge of their variety and species distributions is still rather limited in Jordan. Due to its diverse morphology, hydrology, and geographic variation (latitudinal, longitudinal, and altitudinal gradients), the Jordanian environment has a high capacity to host a diverse array of algae. Therefore, in this study, ten species were identified for the first time. The description of the freshwater algae's biodiversity in Jordan is essential for the creation of conservation initiatives. The identification of these species emphasizes the need for more research to advance the understanding of the richness and ecology of this hydrographic system. A total of 20 phytoplankton samples were collected from three sites in Jordan. Ten species representing new records for the freshwater algal flora of Jordan were identified. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Algae; Biodiversity; Jordan | ||
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