Indian scientists discover new plant species in Antarctica

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A team of Indian scientists has discovered a new plant species in Antarctica named Bryum Bharatiensis.

About Bryum Bharatiensis: 

• Bryum bharatiensis is a species of moss. It was discovered by a team of researchers from the Central University of Punjab.
• Mosses are small, non-vascular flowerless plants in the taxonomic division Bryophyta. They are distributed throughout the world except in salt water and are commonly found in moist shady locations.
• Named after: The species has been named after Bharati, the Indian research station in Antarctica. The station itself was named after the Hindu goddess Bharati.