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Mosses are considered viable candidates for ecological engineering and terraforming on Mars due to their resilience in simulated Martian conditions [1], [2], and their potential to convert Martian regolith into habitable soil [3].

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The role of extremophile microbiomes in terraforming Mars - Nature nature.com Nature 3 facts
claimMosses and biocrusts are proposed for inclusion in future bioregenerative life support systems and terraforming frameworks because their self-organizing growth and adaptability could help transform Martian regolith into habitable soil-like substrates.
claimMosses and biocrusts, which are composed of cyanobacteria, green algae, lichens, fungi, and bryophytes, are considered promising candidates for early-stage ecological engineering on Mars due to their resilience and functional versatility.
claimSelected mosses and biocrust components maintain viability and photosynthetic capacity after exposure to low pressure and high radiation environments, according to experiments conducted under Mars-like conditions.