Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study

Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study
Morphological and anatomical characteristics of Cetraria aculeata (a, d, g, j) and Diploschistes muscorum (b, c, e, f, h, i, k, l). Image credit: Skubała et al., doi: 10.3897/imafungus.16.145477.

Certain lichen species can withstand Mars-like conditions with an X-ray radiation dose of 50 Gy (Grays) that is expected on the Mars surface over one year of strong solar activity, according to new research.

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 Certain lichen species can withstand Mars-like conditions with an X-ray radiation dose of 50 Gy (Grays) that is expected on the Mars surface over one year of strong solar activity, according to new research.
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