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New species of moss discovered in Switzerland

A researcher from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) has discovered a previously unknown species of moss - a remarkable feat since the mosses in the Alpine region are considered to be well researched and documented.

hair-cap moss needles conifer cone
Image: M. Bolliger

Categories

  • Mosses
  • Systematics