New moss species discovered on the coast of Chile's Atacama Desert

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A new species of moss, Pseudocrossidium atacamense, has been discovered on the coast of Chile's Atacama Desert. Biologists identified the previously unknown moss during research in the arid region. This discovery adds to the known biodiversity of the Atacama. The finding was reported last month, highlighting the potential for new life to exist even in extreme environments like deserts.


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