''Bryum bharatiense'' is a species of moss
native to Antarctica. It was discovered by a team of researchers from the
Central University of Punjab
Central University of Punjab is a Central University located in Ghudda village of Bathinda, Punjab, India. It has been established through an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by Govt. of India. The territorial jurisdict ...
.
Etymology
The species has been named after
Bharati, the Indian research station in Antarctica. The station itself was named after the Hindu goddess Bharati.
Habitat
The moss predominantly grows in areas where penguins breed in large numbers.
See also
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Wildlife of Antarctica
The wildlife of Antarctica are extremophiles, having to adapt to the dryness, low temperatures, and high exposure common in Antarctica. The extreme weather of the interior contrasts to the relatively mild conditions on the Antarctic Peninsula and ...
References
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