Department
Education
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to classify and describe some of the algae of Edwards County, Kansas. Collections were made along the Arkansas River, Big and Little Coon Creeks, Rattlesnake Creek, as well as from farm ponds and roadside ditches. Taxonomic descriptions of 36 species are given. Included are pen and ink drawings of typical organisms of each identified species. Classification and organization of the algae is according to Smith (1950). Eight new species for Kansas were identified: Gonium pectorale, Closteriopsis longissima, Tetraedron regulare, T. muticum, Scendesmus arcuatus, Zygnema mirandum, Closterium leibleinii and Nephrocytium agardanium. A new variety of Euastrum verrucossum, variety alatum was also identified.
Advisor
G. W. Tomanek
Date of Award
Spring 1967
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Sites, Charles R., "A Preliminary Study of the Algae of Edwards County, Kansas" (1967). Master's Theses. 1092.
DOI: 10.58809/UCKO4907
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1092
Rights
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