The microbial biosphere of sediment-buried oceanic basement

被引:37
作者
Cowen, JP [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hawaii, Sch Ocean & Earth Sci & Technol, Dept Oceanog, Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
关键词
bacteria; Archaea; biofilm; thermophiles; subseafloor oceanic basement; hydrothermal;
D O I
10.1016/j.resmic.2004.03.008
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Low-temperature hydrothermal fluids, circulating within the vast volume of sediment-buried upper oceanic basement on the flanks of the global mid-ocean ridge system, represent a largely unexplored habitat that could potentially host a significant and unique microbial biosphere. The present state of knowledge and many remaining challenges are discussed. (C)2004 Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
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页码:497 / 506
页数:10
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