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This Geological Society article provides a very brief summary of a recent study done regarding microbes that live in the upper 300 meters of rock beneath the sea floor. These microbes bore through oceanic basalt to get nutrients, leaving behind trace fossil burrows. The article features pictures as well as cites where readers can find more in-depth information.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Within Rock, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), General Public Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot, High Pressure, Anoxic Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology, BiogeoscienceKeywords: endolith, lithotroph, deep biosphere
