Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

Frullania tamarisci (L.) Dum. - A new phorophyte for Stigonema cf. minutum (C.A.Agardh) Hassall

S. C. Srivastava and Afroz Alam

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 28 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 429-432 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-36EETP | Cite this article

Abstract

Bryophytes along with some Algae and Lichens form the primary components of the terrestrial ecosystem. They are often found in close association and intermingled with each other. A cyanophycean alga, Stigonema cf. minutum (C.A.Agardh) Hassall has been found growing as an epiphyte on Frullania tamarisci. The association is peculiar as the algal filaments form a close net all over the surface of phorophyte. F. tamarisci, a new phorophyte for an epiphytic cyanohycean alga from India is being reported.

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Srivastava, S.C. and Alam, A., 2005. Frullania tamarisci (L.) Dum. - A new phorophyte for Stigonema cf. minutum (C.A.Agardh) Hassall. Indian Journal of Forestry, 28(4), pp.429-432. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-36EETP

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2005

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