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Two Mosses New to West Himalayan Bryoflora

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The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Uttarakashi district of Uttarakhand. The area is very rich in biodiversity in general and bryodiversity in particular. During recent investigation on the bryoflora of this area, two species of mosses viz., Cyathophorella burkillii (Dixon) Broth. (Family-Hypopterygiaceae) and Symphyodon erraticus (Mitt.) A. Jaeger. (Family-Symphyodontaceae) have been identified, which are new additions to the bryoflora of western Himalaya. Both the taxa were earlier known from eastern Himalaya only. About 16 taxa of Cyathophorella are known all over the world; in India it is represented by five valid species. Fifteen species of Symphyodon are known worldwide, while in India the genus is represented by seven valid species. A morpho-taxonomic account of above two taxa is provided.

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Sahu, V., Asthana, A.K. Two Mosses New to West Himalayan Bryoflora. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 84, 805–810 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-013-0290-7

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