Biology:Bryum bharatiensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Bryales |
| Family: | Bryaceae |
| Genus: | Bryum |
| Species: | B. bharatiensis
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| Bryum bharatiensis | |
Bryum bharatiensis 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.[1]
See also
- Wildlife of Antarctica
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biswas, Soutik (2021-07-08). "India discovers new plant species in Antarctica" (in en-GB). BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57732014.
- ↑ Kamal, Neel (2021-07-08). "New plant species discovered from Antarctica named after India". https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/new-plant-species-discovered-from-antarctica-named-after-india/articleshow/84224629.cms.
- ↑ "Indian scientists discover new species of moss in Antarctica" (in en). 2021-07-08. https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/antarctica-moss-bryum-bharatiensis-india-b1880299.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q107639061 entry
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