MBL Research in the Rio Tinto
http://astrobiology.mbl.edu/riotinto/

L. Amaral Zettler, Marine Biological Laboratory

This web site describes ongoing research of the Marine Biological Laboratory's Astrobiology Group in the Rio Tinto, Spain. The resource includes an image-rich introduction to the Rio Tinto, images of sample sites, information about Rio Tinto biofilms, a list of Rio Tinto references, and a 10-page print-version pdf document including information found on the web site.

This resource is referenced here:

• Microbial Life:Extreme Environments:Acidic: General Collection

Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology, :Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Diversity, Microbiology, Diversity:Censuses
Resource Type: Scientific Resources, :Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), High School (9-12), Graduate/Professional
Extreme Environments: Acidic
Topics: Biosphere:Ecology:Metabolism, Abiotic Relations, Biosphere:Ecology, Ecology:Habitats, Biosphere:Diversity, Diversity:Censuses, Biosphere:Microbiology, Biosphere, :Ecology:Habitats:Freshwater