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.
Wonderfull, Cristina, yes I´m plannig to go to Chile, Antofagasta university and a local conservancy association inviteme to colaborate in bromeliad´s proyect which is one of my colect sites for tardigrada. It seems you are the right contact in Antofagasta University about Tardigrades, it will be lovely if you could help me.