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Desert Moss - Syntrichia caninervis
March 27 , 2026
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- Scientists identified desert moss Syntrichia caninervis that may support future life on Mars.
- The moss can survive extreme dehydration, freezing temperatures, and high radiation.
- It can lose most of its water, enter dormancy, and quickly resume photosynthesis when moisture returns.
- Experiments in Mars-like conditions showed it can survive and regrow under low pressure and high carbon dioxide levels.
- It can tolerate temperatures up to -196°C and very high radiation levels.
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