Italian volcanic lakes: A diversity hotspot and refuge for european charophytes

• Published in: Journal of Limnology
• Main Author: Azzella M. M.
• Other Authors: Azzella, M. M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Page Press Publications 2014
• Subjects: Chara; Characeae; Freshwater conservation; Lake Bracciano; Nitella; Conservation Lake; The Nine Lakes; Chara aspera
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11573/1641148; https://doi.org/10.4081/jlimnol.2014.950

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...