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Has their been discussion of or plans for sending a variety of extremophiles, Fungi or lower plantlife (mosses, etc) to Mars in an attempt to seed potential ecosystem?

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Has their been discussion of or plans for sending a variety of extremophiles, Fungi or lower plantlife (mosses, etc) to Mars in an attempt to seed potential ecosystem?

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Planetary scientists are interested in understanding Mars now, not in colonizing Mars with Earth life. Extra precausions are taken to sterilize all parts of the rovers to prevent bringing any Earth life to Mars. Expert: Janice Bishop SETI Institute P.I.