Mexican marine phycology. Diversity and problems

Authors

  • Francisco F. Pedroche Depto. Hidrobiología, UAM-Iztapalapa, Apdo. Postal 55-535, México, D.F. 09340, MEXICO. University Herbarium, Univeristy of California 1001 VLSB # 2465, Berkeley, CA 94720-2465, USA.
  • Abel Sentíes G. University Herbarium, Univeristy of California 1001 VLSB # 2465, Berkeley, CA 94720-2465, USA

Keywords:

Marine macroalgae, biodiversity, Pacific Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Mexico

Abstract

An analysis on marine macroalgal diversity in Mexico was done relating Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta and Phaeophyceae records with coastal Mexican states or geopolitical entities. Also, data were classify in species, genera, family and orders, and percentage of occurrence was evaluated in five different biogeographycal regions called: Western Baja California, Gulf of California, Tropical Pacífic, Gulf of México, and Caribbean. Most diverse states are Baja California in its western side, Baja California Sur, and Sonora in Pacific Mexico, Veracruz and Quintana Roo in Atlantic Ocean. Macroalgae high biodiversity was detected in transitional areas of Pacific Mexico and in the Caribbean area of Yucatán Peninsula. We discuss some inherent problems to this macroalgal biodiversity and threatening issues to it as alien species.

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Pedroche, F. F., & Sentíes G., A. (2017). Mexican marine phycology. Diversity and problems. HIDROBIOLÓGICA, 13(1), 23–32. Retrieved from https://hidrobiologica.izt.uam.mx/index.php/revHidro/article/view/1093

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