A new record for the algal flora of Mediterranean: Cladophora boodleoides Börgesen

The taxonomical features of Cladophora boodleoides Börgesen (Cladophorales, Chlorophyceae), recorded for the first time from Turkey and the Mediterranean, are given in this study. This sciaphilous species has been collected from the bottom of Cystoseira crinita (Desf.) Bory fades found in the mediolittoral zone of Eşek island located in Sigacik bay (Aegean Sea, Turkey).