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Occurrence of a rare desmid Ralfs ex Ralfs from Yumthang Valley, northern Sikkim with a note on the genus in India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rare desmid genus Tetmemorus Ralfs ex Ralfs with a single species T. laevis Ralfs ex Ralfs is reported for the first time from the Yumthang Valley of northern Sikkim. This genus is characterized by apical incision apart from the lateral median constriction. Only five species have been reported from different parts of India. This is the first record of the specimen from eastern Himalaya as well as northern part of India. Occurrence of the other species of the genus in India has also been discussed.

Source: Journal of Threatened Taxa

DOI: 10.11609/jott.9106.17.4.26928-26931

Authors: Debjyoti Das, Jay Mal, Jai Prakash Keshri

Institution: University of Burdwan

Language: English

Topic: Bryophyte Studies and Records

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600

Funders: Home Office, Ministry of Environment, University of Burdwan