On the occurrence of the genus Gloeotaenium (Oocystaceae, Trebouxiophyceae) in Brazil

Abstract

We present here the first confirmed record of the genus Gloeotaenium in Brazil. The representative species (Gloeotaenium loitlesbergianum) was collected in a stream from Curaçá, northern Bahia state, Brazil. We provide a description of the species, illustrations, and taxonomic notes.