Identification of a Marine Green Alga Percursaria percursa from Hypersaline Springs in the Middle of the North American Continent

Authors

  • Kathleen L. Londry Department of Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
  • Pascal H. Badiou Department of Botany, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
  • Stephen E. Grasby Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 2A7

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v119i1.84

Keywords:

Percursaria percursa, chlorophyta, hypersaline, springs, marine algae, Manitoba

Abstract

The chlorophycean alga Percursaria percursa (Ulvaceae, Ulvales, Chlorophyceae), typical of marine inter-tidal zones, is reported for the first time from hypersaline springs located along the north-western shore of Lake Winnipegosis in Manitoba. Although not usually found inland, P. percursa is the dominant member of microbial mat communities that thrive in shallow pools at the outlets of hypersaline springs.

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Vol. 119 No. 1 (2005)

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