I'm going to start a sistematic research about Tardigrades in Atacama deset mainly in tillandsia plants, it would very helpufull any info you know, thanks in advantage.
Here you will find all information about South American tardigrades, including those form Chile and some. But as I know no tardigrades were reported from Atacama. If you need this paper I can send you it. Just tell me if you need it.
Hallo Cristina such tardigrades will be very interesting. Good luck with identification. If you need will have any problems with it I will help you with pleasure.