Katrina J. Edwards, Philip L. Bond, Thomas M. Gihring, Jillian F. Banfield, Science Magazine, published by The American Association for the Advancement of Science
This scientific paper describes the isolation, identification and physiology a new species of iron-oxidizing Archaea capable of growth at pH 0. This species was isolated from an acid mine drainage site at Iron Mountain, California. Additionally, the authors also discuss the ecological niche occupied by this species and other closely related Thermoplasmales, their contribution to acid mine drainage and their impact on iron and sulfur cycles. A subscription to Science magazine is required to view this article.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Oxidation/Reduction Reactions Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional Extreme Environments: Altered by Humans, Acidic Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geochemistry
