New Zealand scientists discover rare deep-water bryophytes in Otago's alpine lakes, providing insights on ecosystem health.
New Zealand scientists successfully found deep-water bryophytes, a rare freshwater plant species, in Otago's alpine lakes. Bryophytes, consisting of moss and liverwort species, play a vital role in ecosystem functioning by providing habitats, improving water quality, and aiding biodiversity. These organisms also serve as sensitive gauges of water transparency, light transmission, and temperature fluctuations, indicating the health of freshwater environments.
April 17, 2024
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