Research Article | Published: 01 December 2007

Two interesting seagrasses of Cymodoceaceae from Chilika Lagoon – Additions to the flora of Orissa, India

P. K. Swain

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 483-485 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-89HVC4 | Cite this article

Abstract

Survey of Seagrasses of Chilika Lagoon revealed two interesting angiosperms, Halodule pinifolia (Miki) Hartog and Halodule uninervis (Forsk.) Asch. of the family Cymodoceaceae and are reported for the first time from Orissa State.

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Swain, P.K., 2007. Two interesting seagrasses of Cymodoceaceae from Chilika Lagoon – Additions to the flora of Orissa, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(4), pp.483-485. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-89HVC4

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2007

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