Examination of the terrestrial algae of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA.

A comprehensive examination of terrestrial algae within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA, revealed 42 distinct taxa, including 20 new records for the park. The study, part of the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, sampled soils from both mature and secondary growth forests, as well as rocks and tree bark, highlighting the rich algal diversity in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the identified species were representatives from Cyanobacteria, Chlorophyceae, Trebouxiophyceae, Ulvophyceae, Klebsormidiophyceae, Zygnematophyceae, Tribophyta, Eustigmatophyta, Euglenophyta, and Dinophyta. This research contributes significantly to the understanding of algal biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems.

Khaybullina, L. S., Gaysina, L. A., Johansen, J. R., & Krautová, M. (2010). Examination of the terrestrial algae of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA. Fottea, 10(2), 201–215. https://doi.org/10.5507/fot.2010.011