NEW MOSS SPECIES FROM KERALA
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Superorder: Hypnanae
Order: Hypnales
Family: Pterobryaceae
Genus: Symphysodontella
Species: Symphysodontella attenuatula
Botanists at the Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode, have reported a new species of bryophyte (moss) from the New Amarambalam Forests in Nilambur, strengthening the case for declaration of the biodiversity- rich region as a wildlife sanctuary.
The researchers, Manju C. Nair and K.P. Rajesh, have named the new plant Symphysodontella madhusoodanii, after their guide Prof. Madhusoodanan, former Head of the Department of Botany, University of Calicut, and now Emeritus Scientist at the Malabar Botanical Garden, Kozhikode.
The paper authored by Dr. Manju and Dr. Rajesh has been published in the recent issue of Phytokeys, an open access journal dedicated to biodiversity research.The new species was found growing on the branches of trees in the upper reaches of the Amarambalam Forests.
The plant was collected by Dr. Rajesh during a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment survey in the New Amarambalam Reserve Forest area. The study was organised by the Malabar Natural History Society (MNHS) of Kozhikode for the Kerala Forest Department.The survey was supported by Kerala Science, Technology Environment (KSCSTE).
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Courtesy : The Hindu Daily
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