1. Life in hot springs and hydrothermal vents.
- Author
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Segerer AH, Burggraf S, Fiala G, Huber G, Huber R, Pley U, and Stetter KO
- Subjects
- Archaea physiology, Archaea ultrastructure, Bacteria ultrastructure, Bacterial Physiological Phenomena, Ecosystem, Phylogeny, Volcanic Eruptions, Archaea classification, Bacteria classification, Hot Temperature, Soil Microbiology, Water Microbiology
- Abstract
Hot springs and hydrothermal systems occurring within volcanic areas are inhabited by hyperthermophilic microorganisms, some of which grow at temperatures up to 110 degrees C. Hyperthermophiles grow anaerobically or aerobically by diverse metabolic types. Within the high temperature ecosystems, primary production is independent from solar energy.
- Published
- 1993
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