Hyperthermophilic microorganisms
Abstract
An overview is presented about the biotopes, modes of life, and phylogeny of hyperthermophiles. Due to their likely presence already during the impact bombardment at the Early Archaean, they may have even been able to spread between the young planets of our solar system.
- Publication:
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Astrobiology. The Quest for the Conditions of Life
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002abqc.book..169S
- Keywords:
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- Life;
- Earth;
- Mars;
- Europa;
- Exobiology