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A Wonder Moss From Earth Can Legitimately Survive on Mars—and Colonize It

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A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reports that even some “extremotolerant” desert moss could possibly survive the inhospitable conditions found on Mars .

The moss Syntrichia caninervis, found in extremely arid regions like Tibet , Antarctica , and the circumpolar regions, would essentially be the ultimate “pioneer plant” plant.

This amazing resilience means this plant could be a vital resource for future human colonies on the Moon, Mars , and beyond.