Journey to diverse microbial worlds: adaptation to exotic environments
Auteur :
Seckbach, Joseph
Éditeur :
Seckbach, Joseph
ISBN :
9780792360209
Date de publication :
1 sept. 2000
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
785 g
Format :
Laminated cover
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Presents the diversity of microorganisms, from the state of fossil microbes in Archaean age rocks to the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. This volume discusses the extremophiles living in harsh environments and describes them in detail. It sheds light on astrobiology and speculates on extremophiles as candidates for extraterrestrial life.