Bryum bharatiense explained

Bryum bharatiense is a species of moss native to Antarctica. It was discovered by a team of researchers from the Central University of Punjab.^{[1] [2]}

Etymology

The species has been named after Bharati, the Indian research station in Antarctica. The station itself was named after the Hindu goddess Bharati.^[3]

Habitat

The moss predominantly grows in areas where penguins breed in large numbers.

See also

• Wildlife of Antarctica

Notes and References

1. News: Biswas . Soutik . 2021-07-08 . India discovers new plant species in Antarctica . en-GB . BBC News . 2021-07-10.
2. Web site: Kamal . Neel . 2021-07-08 . New plant species discovered from Antarctica named after India . live. 2021-07-10 . The Times of India. https://web.archive.org/web/20210708041810/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/new-plant-species-discovered-from-antarctica-named-after-india/articleshow/84224629.cms . 2021-07-08 .
3. Web site: 2021-07-08 . Indian scientists discover new species of moss in Antarctica . live. 2021-07-10 . The Independent . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210708135819/https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/antarctica-moss-bryum-bharatiensis-india-b1880299.html . 2021-07-08 .