Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments

Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments
ISBN-10
1402061110
ISBN-13
9781402061110
Category
Science
Pages
786
Language
English
Published
2007-09-25
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Joseph Seckbach

Description

This collection of essays is devoted to algae that are unexpectedly found in harsh habitats. The authors explain how these algae thrive in various temperature ranges, extreme pH values, salt solutions, UV radiation, dryness, heavy metals, anaerobic niches, various levels of illumination, and hydrostatic pressure. Not only do the essays provide clues about life on the edges of the Earth, but possibly elsewhere in the universe as well.

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