The rare moss species Takakia has evolved over the course of millions of years to thrive in high-altitude environments. A collaborative research effort headed by Prof. Dr. Ralf Reski from the University of Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Yikun He from Capital Normal University in China has recently uncovered
Wild Takakia population on the Tibetan Plateau. Credit: Xuedong Li / Capital Normal University Beijinghas evolved over the course of millions of years to thrive in high-altitude environments. A collaborative research effort headed by Prof. Dr. Ralf Reski from the
View of the region where the researchers studied moss populations. Gawalong East Glacier on the left. Credit: Ruoyang Hu / Capital Normal University Beijingis buried under snow for eight months of the year and otherwise exposed to high levels of UV radiation. To survive there, living creatures need special adaptations.
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