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Contributions to knowledge on the distribution of nine adventive or invasive algae species in Hungary
11-21Views:264Hungarian records of nine adventive or invasive algae [Didymosphenia geminata, Nitzschia closterium, Reimeria sinuata, Navicula schroeteri, Pleurosira laevis (Bacillariophyceae); Pediastrum simplex (Chlorophyceae), Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, Cuspidothrix issatschenkoi, Sphaerospermopsis aphanizomenoides (Cyanobacteria)] are presented. Navicula schroeteri Meister is a new species for the Hungarian flora. Although the observed distribution patterns of these species were very different, the increasing frequency of their appearance indicates significant effect of climate change on abiotic environment of inland waters, such as the increase in water temperature, increase in salt concentration, and eutrophication. The significance of continuous biomonitoring is emphasized, which, through the recognition of natural and human-induced changes in species composition of algae, or the appearance and rapid expansion of non-indigenous species, can detect environmental changes of inland waters.
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Contributions to the algal flora of Téglagyári-tó in Kőszeg, with special reference to some representatives of the desmids
141–156Views:246The western border region of Hungary, including Kőszeg and its surroundings, is a poorly documented region from an algal point of view. The first reason for this is that the major standing water bodies found here are all artificial and relatively young in age. However, in the absence of other natural water bodies, they are important as potential wetland habitats, as is the information needed to conserve them. The present paper is the first to describe the algal flora of Téglagyári-tó in Kőszeg in the context of the planned process of processing lakes and reservoirs in the area. Despite its small size and the disturbance caused by its recreational use, Téglagyári-tó is a species-rich, highly diverse habitat in terms of algal diversity. The Chlorophyta division accounts for the majority of the species recorded, but the Charopyta, Euglenophyta and Heterocontophyta divisions also make a significant contribution. Its value is particularly enhanced by rare species (e.g. Stauridium privum, Cosmarium sinostegos var. obtusius), not to mention the red-listed endangered species (Cosmarium anceps, Cylindrocystis brebissonii, Euastrum bidentatum, Euastrum denticulatum, Penium spirostriolatum, Staurastrum oxyacanthum, Staurastrum tetracerum). A special feature is the presence of desmids (Euastrum biverrucosum, Euastrum minimum, Staurastrum levanderi var. hollandicum), which are not yet recorded in the region, and which colonise the slightly alkaline mesotrophic environment of the lake, otherwise known from a more acidic eutrophic environment. As a curiosity, Entomoneis ornata should be mentioned, which was identified in an environment associated with higher salinity waters and only moderately loaded with inorganic nutrients.
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The Algae of the Year 2015 – Candidates of the election
148-158Views:305While science-based education is widespread for macroscopic flora and fauna, the microscopic world has received much less attention. In 2015, having the aim of establishing a tradition, the Phycological Forum announced its first “Alga of the Year” in form of an online voting. The three candidates of algae were Didymosphenia geminata, Haematococcus pluvialis and Prymnesium parvum, from which the Haematococcus pluvialis received the overwhelming majority of votes. Introducing the ecological and economical aspects and distribution of the candidate taxa in Hungary, we aimed at to stress that there is a high educational potential of microscopic life. Furthermore, our study draws the attention to the fundamental role of algae in aquatic ecosystems, stressing their importance in maintaining life.