New Records of Freshwater Algae from the Jordanian Aquatic System

Alzalabieh, Ebtehal; Al-rawajfeh, Aiman; Al-Hussieny, Ahmad

doi:10.21608/ejabf.2025.331211.4849

New Records of Freshwater Algae from the Jordanian Aquatic System

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Department of applied biology, Instructor, Tafilah technical university, Tafilah, Jordan

² professor of chemical engineering at Tafila Technical University (TTU), Jordan

³ Scientific Research Commission, Baghdad, Iraq

10.21608/ejabf.2025.331211.4849

Abstract

Although planktonic algae play a significant role in freshwater ecosystems, our knowledge of their variety and species distributions is still rather limited in Jordan. Due to its diverse morphology, hydrology, and geographic variation (latitudinal, longitudinal, and altitudinal gradients), the Jordanian environment has a high capacity to host a diverse array of algae. Therefore, in this study, ten species were identified for the first time. The description of the freshwater algae's biodiversity in Jordan is essential for the creation of conservation initiatives. The identification of these species emphasizes the need for more research to advance the understanding of the richness and ecology of this hydrographic system. A total of 20 phytoplankton samples were collected from three sites in Jordan. Ten species representing new records for the freshwater algal flora of Jordan were identified.

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