Diatoms of the Rivers Pergau, Renyok, Ayer Lanas, Lata Rek and Jeram Lenang, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

Diatom populations from the Rivers Pergau, Renyok, Ayer Lanas, Lata Rek and Jeram Lenang, Kelantan, Malaysia were investigated from 3rd-5th May,1993. The 39 taxa from 13 genera were recorded. Fragilaria vaucheriae,Fragilaria pinnata var. intercedens and Cymbella tumida were major diatoms in the rivers. The following three taxa are new record for Malaysia: Navicula muncki, Navicula terminata and Neidium gracile.