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Chroococcidiopsis, a Cryptoendolithic Cyanobacterium from Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica


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1 Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, West Bengal – 711 103, India
 

Cryptoendolithic microbial communities represent a significant microecosystem in Antarctica. Lichens, fungi and algae are the integral components of this biome. In the present communication a cryptoendolithic cyanobacterium, Chroococcidiopsis is reported from the bed rock of Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica.

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Antarctica, Chroococcidiopsis, Cyanobacterium, Larsemann Hills.
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Authors

Sudipta Kumar Das
Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, West Bengal – 711 103, India
Devendra Singh
Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, West Bengal – 711 103, India

Abstract


Cryptoendolithic microbial communities represent a significant microecosystem in Antarctica. Lichens, fungi and algae are the integral components of this biome. In the present communication a cryptoendolithic cyanobacterium, Chroococcidiopsis is reported from the bed rock of Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica.

Keywords


Antarctica, Chroococcidiopsis, Cyanobacterium, Larsemann Hills.

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