Italian Volcanic lakes: a diversity hotspot and refuge for European charophytes

• Published in: Journal of Limnology
• Main Author: Mattia M. Azzella
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014
• Subjects: freshwater conservation; Characeae; Lake Bracciano; Chara; Nitella; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation; G; Physical geography; GB3-5030; Environmental sciences; GE1-350; The Nine Lakes; Chara aspera
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.4081/jlimnol.2014.950; https://doaj.org/article/b59c63de18764a00a2be7039cbb1dd45

Macrophytes are one of the most important components of primary producers in lacustrine environments. Charophytes represent the most threatened group of macrophytes and are included in many European Red-Lists. Thus, finding and preserving charophyte diversity hotspots is important for European macro...