Species composition and diversity of aero-terrestrial algae and cyanobacteria of the Boreč Hill ventaroles

Abstract

The algal flora of the Boreč Hill ventaroles was examined and compared with the flora of their close surroundings. The Boreč Hill ventaroles represent a unique type of biotope, with a specific algal flora adapted to periodical periods of warm, moist air exhalations.

Keywords

• aerophytic algae
• desmids
• diatoms
• ecology
• soil pH
• terrestrial algae
• ventaroles
• Boreč