A review of intra-Philippine distribution patterns of Philippine mosses based on recent evidence of tectonic evolution of the archipelago: Insights and problems

Authors

Virgilio C. Linis, De La Salle University, Manila

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Chemistry

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Banwa

Volume

3

Issue

1&2

First Page

31

Last Page

64

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

A recent review of the distribution patterns of Philippine mosses is presented. Interpretation about the distribution of local moss flora through correlation with information from the latest plate tectonic history of the archipelago, which has its beginning from the Oligocene period, is discussed. Long distance and chance dispersal as alternative explanations for local moss distribution are also supported.

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Recommended Citation

Linis, V. C. (2006). A review of intra-Philippine distribution patterns of Philippine mosses based on recent evidence of tectonic evolution of the archipelago: Insights and problems. Banwa, 3 (1&2), 31-64. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/7874

Disciplines

Biology

Note

Abstract only

Keywords

Mosses—Philippines—Geographical distribution

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