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Anabaena is a filamentous blue-green algae commonly associated with alkaline lakes. Anabaena are photoautotrophic and form heterocysts, cells specialized for nitrogen fixation. This image was taken by David Patterson of material collected from the alkaline, hypersaline Mono Lake. It is provided courtesy of the microscope (more info) web site.
- Chain Reaction: Solar System. "Solar System" is a thematic exploration into extremophiles and space travel hosted by Chain Reaction, a site in which Arizona students and teachers join Arizona... (more info)
- The Goldilocks Zone. This is an article from "Teachable Moments in the News," a newsletter that takes recent Earth and space science related news stories and places them in a context relevant... (more info)
Microbial Life Activities
Living in an Alkaline Environment is a three-part activity that explores the ecology and diversity of life in alkaline environments.
Other Alkaliphile Collections
General Collection: Resources such as news articles, web sites, and reference pages provide a comprehensive array of information about alkaliphiles.
Advanced Collection: Compiled for professionals and advanced learners, this collection includes resources such as journal articles, academic reviews, and surveys.
Additional Resources
For more additional resources about Alkaliphiles, search the Microbial Life collection.
