The Indian taxa of the genus Mastigophora Neesare morphotaxonomically investigated and 2 species viz. Mastigophora diclados (Brid. ex F.Weber) Nees and Mastigophora woodsii (Hook.) Nees have been recognized in the bryoflora of the country

Mastigophora diclados, Mastigophora woodsii

The genus Mastigophora represented byn15 species including infra specific taxa are distributed globally. In the present communication the taxonomic status and distribution of 2 species viz. M. diclados and M. woodsii in India have been discussed. Both the species are distributed widely around the world. While the distribution of M. diclados is more frequent and common than M. woodsii. M. diclados is pantropically distributed in the countries like Africa, Australia, China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Hawaii whereas M. woodsii is restricted only in India, Nepal China and few parts of Europe

Devendra Singh, Meghna Paul and Titir Saha (2024). Taxonomic Studies of the Genus Mastigophora in India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(8): 296-303.