Marine algae from the Gulf of Santa Clara, Sonora, México

摘要: Four sites in the Gulf of Santa Clara, northwestern coast Sonora, Mexico, were sampled seasonally during 1995–1996. A total 43 species marine algae determined, which are recorded for first time area study. The families with best representation are: Gracilariaceae and Cladophoraceae, each 5 species; Corallinaceae, Rhodomelaceae, Ulvaceae, 3. highest diversity was found autumn, lowest summer. low Piedras del Burro 7 El Tornillal 18. These places broad beaches, composed sand few pebbles. higher at Punta Gorda 34 de La Salina 26. localities characterized by relatively stable rocky substrates, some intertidal pools. most common regardless to distribution occurrence over were: Spyridia filamentosa, Dictyota flabellata, Struveopsis robusta, Cladophora microcladioides Enteromorpha linza. Rosenvingea antillarum vagabunda represent new records California. Nine epiphytic identified, frequently observed on Gelidium crinale, filamentosa flabellata.