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Dicranum scoparium Hedw. (Dicranaceae: Bryophyta) - A new addition to the moss flora of Peninsular India from Eravikulam National Park, Kerala

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Western Ghats of Peninsular India are recognized globally as the eighth hottest biodiversity hotspot. However, studies on moss diversity in this region are still at an early stage. Addressing this gap, a field survey was conducted during the post-monsoon season of 2024 in Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, part of the Western Ghats. Specimens collected through random sampling were identified using authentic literature on mosses. Dicranum scoparium Hedw., a moss species with a wide global distribution, was recorded. In India, this species has so far been reported only from the Indian Himalayan region, specifically Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, and Sikkim. This finding represents a new addition to the bryoflora of Peninsular India and the Western Ghats. A brief taxonomic description of the species, along with a photographic plate, is provided.

Source: Environment Conservation Journal

DOI: 10.36953/ecj.33993141

Authors: Amaljith James, PS Prakash, Anpin Raja RD, Arun Raj RD

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: $225

Funders: Idea Wild, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India

OpenAlex ID: W7140037104

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