Abstract
1126 Visakhapatnam is situated on the east coast (17°42'N; 82°18'E) of India. It consists of hills/ghats, the plains and the sea coast. The area receives rain during south-west monsoon and also retreating showers. The average temperature ranges from 18°C in January to 40°C in May. The area shows a graded diversity in species composition and in the quality of vegetation. The plain areas show mostly scrub jungles and the herbaceous vegetation thrives well during rainy season. Visakhapatnam is a rapidly expanding industrial city which has taken a heavy toll on the quality and quantity of wild vegetation. The various anthropogenic activities are constantly posing a great threat to the still available wild flora and fauna. The surviving plant and animal species have only two options either to adapt to degrading and disturbing habitats or to disappear permanently.
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