Ferroplasma acidarmanus
http://genome.jgi-psf.org/draft_microbes/ferac/ferac.home.html

Joint Genome Institute (JGI)


This web page provides a description and photograph of Ferroplasma acidarmanus, a newfound archaeon microbe that eats iron, lives in acid-drenched conditions, and has been identified as a chief suspect in the environmental damage caused by metal ore mining. The page also features hyperlinks to websites containing more information about the Ferroplasma microbe.


Subject: Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: General Public, Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Extreme Environments: Altered by Humans, Acidic
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:BiogeoscienceKeywords: acid mine drainage, AMD