PJB-2024-260
Exploration, identification and diversity analysis of algal species available in Kohat division
Muhammad Asjad Khan, Rehan Naeem, Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Matiullah Khan and Muhammad Jamil
Abstract
The study presents a systematic survey encompassing the large collection of algal species across diverse region of Kohat Division, with meticulous attention to varying temperature and pH conditions. Microscopy was employed for precise species identification from the collected samples. The report identifies twenty-five algal species from 4 kingdoms and 7 classes, representing 15 genera from the freshwater ecosystems of dams in Kohat, Karak, and Hangu. The ecological richness is substantiated by a calculated 0.82 Simpson’s diversity index. Within the identified classes, chlorophyceae comprises of 5 species, Cynophyceae is represented by 1 species, Zygnematophyceae encompasses 3 species, Charophyceae includes 1 species, Xanthophyceae features 1 species, Trebouxiophycea entails 1 species, Ulvophyceae encompasses 8 species. The finding underscores the prolific algal abundance in Kohat Division’s freshwater ecosystem. Taxonomic diversity extends across 4 kingdoms, specifically Monera, Plantae, Viridiplantae and Chromista. The detailed microscopic analysis and taxonomic categorization condition conducted in this study contribute valuable insight into the flourishing diversity of algae within the freshwater ecosystem of Kohat Division. These findings accentuate the ecological signification of algal communities and their intricate role within the broader ecological framework of aquatic environments. The comprehensive exploration of these diverse algal assemblages offers a nuanced understanding of ecological dynamics and underscores the need for ongoing research to enhance our comprehension of these vital components of freshwater ecosystem
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Khan, M.A., R. Naeem, M.M. Javed, M. Khan and M. Jamil. 2025. Exploration, identification and diversity analysis of algal species available in Kohat division. Pak. J. Bot., 57(5): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2025-5(19)
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