Indian scientists discover new plant species in Antarctica

WHY IN NEWS? 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.Read More