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Abstract

The present paper deals with aquatic biodiversity of Cyanophytes at Khargone, Madhya Pradesh (India). During the course of study a total of 26 algal taxa belonging to 16 genera are reported in the water samples collected from various ponds and reservoirs.

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Blue green algae Cyanobacteria Fresh water algae Myxophyceae

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Mahajan, S., Khare, B., & Mahajan, P. (2010). Potential importance of Cyanophytes for sustainable development and exploitation in West Nimar of M.P., India . Environment Conservation Journal, 11(1&2), 75–77. https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.2010.1215

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