Vol. 4, Issue 2 (2015)

Author(s):
Jolly Kalita, S.I. Bhuyan and Ranee Das

Abstract:
Meghalaya located in the North-Eastern region of India, is full of streams waterfalls, ponds, rivers and many other fresh water habitat. Present study was conducted to study the algae (Chlorophyceae) in different habitat in the RiBhoi district of Meghalaya located between 25°46´ to 26°49´ North latitude and 90°48´ to 91° 50´ east longitude. In the systematic treatment, detailed description of 28 genera consisted of 38 species belonging to 16 families and 7 orders have been identified and enumerated. Taxonomical information about freshwater green algae, distribution and ecological characteristics of each species were investigated.