The melanized fungus Cryomyces antarcticus, isolated from the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica, demonstrates exceptional resilience under Mars-like conditions, thriving within rock substrates while enduring extreme cold, desiccation, and high UV radiation.

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• Cryomyces antarcticus concept