Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

A note on the cryptic mimicry exhibited by Indian Viscaceae

V. N. Sanjai and N. P. Balakrishnan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 233-234 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-KF7K33 | Cite this article

Abstract

Cryptic mimicry, a curious and interesting phenomenon observed among the Indian members of the family Viscaceae is discussed. Detailed examples collected during recent field work are also provided.

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Sanjai, V.N. and Balakrishnan, N.P., 2001. A note on the cryptic mimicry exhibited by Indian Viscaceae. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.233-234. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-KF7K33

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2001

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