Abstract
The current study on the bryophytes of Kakkayam Forests, Kerala, India revealed about 20 species of these plants documented in the study area. These documented species are classified in 13 families and 15 genera. The current observation also found that out of the 20 documented species 9 are common, 6 are uncommon and 5 are rarely distributed in the study area. More bryo-explorations are essential in unexplored areas for its proper documentation and conservation.
Highlights
Bryophytes are a distinct and diverse group of primitive plants
The current study mainly strived to document the diversity of bryophytes distributed in the study area
The pen stock runs down from the dam site. It goes through numerous hills and tunnels to the Kuttiyadi tail race power house situated at Kakkayam
Summary
Bryophytes are a distinct and diverse group of primitive plants They are the second largest group of terrestrial plants with about 25,000 species distributed all over the world. The diversity and frequency of bryophytes is maximum in shady and wet regions as compared to open areas [4] They are generally considered a key group in our understanding of the phylogenetic interrelationships of modern land plants and pioneers in conquering the land with a hostile environment different from their primitive home in fresh water [5]. Bryophytes include small, non-vascular plants such as mosses, liverworts and hornworts [6] They play an important role in regulating the ecosystem because they provide a vital buffer system for other plants near them. The current study mainly strived to document the diversity of bryophytes distributed in the study area
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