Hydrothermal Vents: Hot Spots Of Microbial Diversity
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071004143122.htm

ScienceDaily


This page contains a popular press article about a recent study of marine microbial diversity. It summarizes the major findings of the study and discusses the novel methodology used. There are also links to other news stories on related topics.


Subject: Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology , Biology, Molecular Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Molecular Methods, Biology:Diversity, Ecology:Habitats, Biology:Diversity:Censuses, Biology:Ecology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Overview/Reference Work, Scientific Resources
Grade Level: Informal, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: hydrothermal vents, microbial diversity, marine microbes, bacteria, archaea, 454 tag sequencing