The webpage focuses on thermophiles living in hot springs and black smokers, volcanic hotsprings on the ocean floor, and the mechanics behind their ability to withstand extreme heat. The site also provides a link to additional webpages featuring other types of extremophiles including barophiles, psychrophiles, and halophiles.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Habitats:Marine, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Geoscience:Oceanography:Biological Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: General Public Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal:Hydrothermal Systems Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology, Biogeoscience, OceanographyKeyword: Yellowstone National Park
