DIVERSITY OF CHLOROPHYCEAE IN THE KLING AREA OF RI-BHOI DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA

Abstract

The present study deals with the diversity of algal flora under the class Chlorophyceae, location selected in Kling area of Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. The experiment was conducted from the month of August, 2016 to May, 2017. In this advancing generation, these species made great impact ecologically as well as economically around the world. The species collected were observed and identified under the microscope. Accordingly its pH, temperature, habitats and species found in particular season were all recorded. A total of 25 species with 14 genera and genus Spirogyra leading with 5 species was found. In case of seasonal variation, more number of species were especially observed during the spring season compared to others. Hence, this study will help in leading other necessary experiments to continue in the future and also conserve the Chlorophyceae and other algal diversity in this region.