A New Endemic Species of Gleotrichia Cyanobacteria From India

Key Points

• Gleotrichia, a new endemic species, expands the known diversity of cyanobacteria in India.
• This discovery contributes to our understanding of local biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems.
• Field assessments and molecular analyses were conducted to identify this new cyanobacteria species.
• Further studies are needed to explore ecological roles and distribution of this species.