This Science Magazine article provides an overview of microorganisms able to survive deep beneath the Earth's surface. These organisms live on and within rock, slowly eating away at the rock as a source of energy. The article features color photographs of core collection, processing, and microorganisms.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism,
Habitats:Marine,
Benthic,
Within Rock,
Biology:Biogeochemistry,
Astrobiology,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, General Public
Extreme Environments: High Pressure, Anoxic
Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology,
Biogeoscience
Keyword: endolith
