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Geothermal extremophiles

Geothermal habitat, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua, NZ

Extremophiles living in a geothermal habitat provide much of the colour on the rocks at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua. They must deal with both sulfurous and very hot conditions.

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Rights: Lyn Rogers
Published: 4 February 2022Size: 4.53 MB
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