Abstract

• The present study deals with some algae belonging to Chlorophyta in Yenwe village. It is located in Taunggyi Township and is famous for its warm water stream. The specimens were collected from two selected locations. Water temperature of Location I is approximately between 39˚C and 40˚C, and that of Location II is between 25˚C and 29˚C. Algal specimens were collected during June 2009 to February 2010. In this study, 24 species belonging to the 15 genera of Chlorophyta were identified, described and recorded. Keys were constructed according to their morphological characters. Green algal genera such as Ulothrix, Microspora, Cladophora, Pithophora, and Spirogyra were abundantly seen in Location II. Microspora crassior and Microspora stagnorum were found in Location I. Spirogyra rhizobrachialis was found only in Location I. Cosmarium pachyderma and Cosmarium rectosporum were found in Location I.