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