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DICHOTOMOSIPHON IN FLORIDA SPRINGS 1
Author(s) -
Davis J. S.,
Gworek W. F.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
journal of phycology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.85
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1529-8817
pISSN - 0022-3646
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8817.1972.tb04012.x
Subject(s) - biology , epiphyte , algae , spring (device) , algal mat , botany , ecology , mechanical engineering , engineering
SUMMARY Dichotomosiphon tuberosus occurs abundantly in the outflows, pools, and streams of at least 5 hard, freshwater springs of north central Florida. This tubular alga produces extensive bright green mats which harbor epiphytes, unicellular algae, ciliates, and amphipods. Within the spring, most tubes remain in the vegetative condition. After 12–15 days under certain laboratory conditions, the tubes produce highly characteristic, sex organs and akinetes.