Taxonomic structure of the phytoplankton Samara river (basin of the Saratov reservoir)

The characteristic of the taxonomic structure of algae of the plankton of the Samara River is given. 160 algae species from 8 divisions were identified, mainly Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta, and also Euglenophyta. The composition of the river algoflora is dominated by planktonic widespread forms inhabitants of fresh neutral and slightly alkaline waters. The list of species, varieties and forms of algae is given.