Moss genome study identifies two new species (IMAGE)

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Moss genome study identifies two new species

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Scientists used genome sequencing and computational biology to tease out the genetic profile of a new moss species, Sphagnum magni, typically found in the southeastern United States.

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Blanka Aguero, Duke University

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