First record of Botryococcus braunii Kützing from Namibia

Background: Botryococcus braunii is well known from all continents, but it has been sparsely recorded from Africa compared to other continents. The alga recently formed a rusty orange-red bloom in the Tilda Viljoen Dam, situated near Gobabis in Namibia. Blooms of this species are known to produce al...

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Main Authors: Sanet Janse van Vuuren, Anatoliy Levanets
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 2019-01-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://journals.abcjournal.aosis.co.za/index.php/abc/article/view/2382