The Genus Odontosoria Fee (Odontosoria chinensis (L.) J. Smith – Lindsaeaceae) is reported as a fern generic record for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands from Little Nicobar Tribal Reserve. A short description with nomenclature, line diagram and colour plate is provided here for further collection and identification in field.
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2012
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