Morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of some calcareous Mediterranean red algae species.

ABSTRACT: Climatic changes are anticipated to have a detrimental effect on calcifying marine species. Calcareous red algae may be especially vulnerable to seasonal variations since they are common and essential biologically, but there is little research on the morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of such species. This study conducted the seasonal investigation of the three dominant Mediterranean calcified red algae. Morphological and 18S rRNA analysis confirmed the identification of collected species as Corallina officinalis, Jania rubens, and Amphiroa rigida. In general, C. officinalis was represented in the four seasons and flourishing maximum in autumn (70% of total species individuals). While J. rubens species was represented in winter, autumn, and spring and completely absent in sum

SUBMITTER: Ismail MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10113420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature