New records of Charophytes in eastern Serbia: distribution and conservation perspectives

Marković, Aleksandra and Trbojević, Ivana and Stanković, Vera (2024) New records of Charophytes in eastern Serbia: distribution and conservation perspectives. In: International Scientific Event "Deltas and Wetlands", May 13-17 2024: book of abstracts. Danube Delta National Institute, Tulcea, Romania, p. 14.

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Abstract

The work presented is a result of research on charophyte algae (Charales) in E Serbia during the spring of 2022. Charophytes were for the first time investigated more systematically in this region, as so far, the data were scarce and sporadic. Almost 150 localities were examined, located at Veliki Krš, Mali Krš, Veliki Stol, Devica, Tresibaba, Svrljig mountains, Belava, Šljivovački vis as well as slopes of Vlaška Mountain. Charophyte representatives were found at 15 sites only. Five species belonging to genera Chara: C. globularis, C. vulgaris, C. gymnophylla, C. contraria, C. squamosa, and three belonging to genera Nitella: N. mucronata, N. syncarpa and N. capillaris, were found. In total, eight species of Charales were found which can be considered a significant number keeping in mind that most of the species are rare and strictly protected by national law in Serbia and are on Red Lists of almost all European countries. The majority of aquatic habitats with charophyte algae were small and shallow. The most represented were ponds, puddles, streams and springs, but charophytes were also found in thermal waters as well as peat bogs. This research highlights and confirms the importance of protecting small water bodies, as guardians of rare and endangered species.

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