Desmid publications that appeared
in 2003
Regional desmid flora:
- Wei Yinxin, 2003. Flora
Algarum Sinicarum Aquae Dulcis. Tomus 7. Chlorophyta: Zygnematales-Mesotaeniaceae,
Desmidiales-Desmidiaceae. Sectio 1. Science Press, Beijing, 200 pp, 52 pls.
ISBN 7-03-011416-7
Text in Chinese (only preface
in English). Figures for the most part original and of good quality. In the
present volume the family of Mesotaeniaceae is dealt with,as well as a number
of genera belonging to the family (sensu lato) of Desmidiaceae: Gonatozygon,
Genicularia, Penium, Closterium, Docidium, Pleurotaenium, Triplastrum, Triploceras,
Tetmemorus, Euastrum and Micrasterias.
Michael Dingley purchased
the volume in question from:
Huayu Nature Book Trade Co.
Ltd, Jian Nei Da Jie Post Office,
00001-88, Beijing, China.
Email Yan Yuanliang (Director)
hceis@mx.cei.gov.cn
The cost was US$38 plus postage.
Papers in international
journals:
- Coesel, P.F.M., 2002. Taxonomic
and biogeographical notes on Malagassy desmids (Chlorophyta, Desmidiaceae).
— Nordic Journal of Botany 22: 239-255.
Critical taxonomic discussion
on a number of Malagassy species, as well as a biogeographical view on the
desmid flora of the island of Madagascar.
coesel@science.uva.nl
- Coesel, P.F.M., 2003. Closterium
karnakense spec. nov. and the issue of ecotypic differentiation in desmids.
— Biologia, Bratislava 58: 639-643.
Description of a new Closterium
species allied to Closterium dianae, as well as a concise treatise
on ecotypic differentiation as a possible speciation mechanism in desmids.
coesel@science.uva.nl
- Coesel, P.F.M., 2003. Desmid
flora data as a tool in conservation management of Dutch freshwater wetlands.
— Biologia, Bratislava 58: 717-722.
A previously developed method
for the assessment of desmid-related conservation value in The Netherlands
is illustrated by some five case studies.
coesel@science.uva.nl
- Coesel, P.F.M. & F.
Hindák, 2003. Staurastrum habeebense Irénée-Marie, an intriguing, drought-resistant
desmid recorded for the first time from continental Europe. — Biologia, Bratislava
58: 661-663.
Report on a bloom of a little-known
Staurastrum species encountered in a concrete fountain basin in Bratislava.
frantisek.hindak@savba.sk
- Bicudo, C.E.M. & F.
Gil-Gil, 2003. Different morphological expressions of taxonomic entities of
Micrasterias arcuata (Desmidiales, Zygnemaphyceae). — Biologia, Bratislava
58: 645-655.
Population study on two varieties
of Micrasterias arcuata in an artificial pond in the state of Sao Paulo
(Brazil).
cbicudo@terra.com.br
- Lenzenweger, R., 2003. On
the geographically isolated occurrence of some rare Austrian desmid species.
— Biologia, Bratislava 58: 657-660.
Discussion on the distribution
of a number of rare European desmid species including some speculation on
their possible origin at some sites in Austria.
lenzenweger@utanet.at
- Hegewald, E. & G. Féher,
2003. Studies on bi-and triradiate isolates of the Staurastrum teliferum-gladiosum
complex and their phylogenetic placement. — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 665-670.
Experimental study (DNA analyses)
into the mutual relationship of Staurastrum teliferum and Staurastrum
gladiosum.
e.hegewald@fz-juelicj.de
- Féher, G., 2003. The desmid
flora of some alkaline lakes and wetlands in Southern Hungary. — Biologia,
Bratislava 58: 671-683.
Floristic-ecological investigation
into the desmid flora of some alkaline (partly even saline) water bodies in
Hungary. Record of a number of species which in European literature are reported
to be acidophilous.
fegizi@freemail.hu
- Kostkeviciene, J., R. Briskaite,
J. Bakunaite & I. Jakimaviciute, 2003. Desmids (Chlorophyta, Desmidiales)
from Lithuania. — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 685-695.
Floristic-ecological investigation
into the desmid flora of Lithuania. All in total 373 taxa (belonging to 23
genera) are listed together with pH ranges recorded and an indication of their
occurrence (common/rare).
jolanta.kostkeviciene@gf.vu.lt
- Nováková, S., 2003. Ecological
distribution patterns of desmid species in subalpine regions of the Krkonose
Mts (Czech Republic). — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 697-700.
Investigation into the distribution
of desmid species in two subalpine bogs, ascertaining a distinct relation
with pH values.
sylnova@natur.cuni.cz
- Gligora, M. & A. Plenkovic-Moraj,
2003. Contribution of desmids to phytoplankton assemblies in two Croatian
karstic lakes. — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 701-708.
Assessment of desmid species
diversity and biomass in two alkaline lakes in Croatia. related to the contribution
of other algal groups in the phytoplankton assemblies.
mgligora@zg.biol.pmf.hr
- Olrik, K., 2003. The occurrence
of planktonic desmid species in Danish lakes and ponds related to total nitrogen
and phosphorus contents of the water body. — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 709-716.
Assessment of total nitrogen
and total phosphorus ranges in which some fifty planktonic desmid species
were encountered in monitoring 17 different Danish water bodies.
kio@m-b-l.dk
- Dingley, M., 2003. William
Joshua F. L. S., the unknown desmidiologist. — Biologia, Bratislava 58: 723-727.
Historical review of life
and work of William Joshua (among desmidiologists particularly known for a
relevant contribution to the Burmese desmid flora).
dingley@pnc.com.au
- Taniguchi, G.M., A.C. Peres,
P.A.C. Senna & P. Compčre, 2003. The desmid genera Cosmarium, Actinotaenium
and Cosmocladium from an oxbow lake, Jatai Ecological Station (Southeastern
Brazil). — Systematics and Geography of Plants 73: 133-159.
Floristic contribution; for
the most part rather trivial, more or less cosmopolitan species.
gloriamassae@hotmail.com
- Williamson, D.B., 2002.
Some desmids from the northern islands of Iceland and Orkney. — Nordic Journal
of Botany 22: 503-512
Floristic-taxonomic contribution;
for the most part rather trivial species.
dnd@supanet.com
- Sahin, B., 2002. Contribution
to the desmid flora of Turkey. — Archiv für Hydrobiologie, Supplement 145:
39-49.
Floristic-taxonomic contribution;
for the most part rather trivial species.
bsahin@risc01.ktu.edu.tr