Book ID: 94372
Seckbach, J. (ed.)
Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments. 2003. (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Volume 1). illustr. 716 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
A hardcover edition (1999) is available as well.- Covers the fields oforigin, evolution and phylogenesis from prokaryotic to eukaryotic cells.Reviews the three kingdoms of life (Archea, Eubacteria and Eukarya)from molecular evolutionary levels to ecological aspects in enigmatic habitats, including general reviews of puzzling pro-and eukaryotic organisms and their domains. Discusses dry habitats, thermophilic (cellsin hot springs and undersea thermal vents up to 110°C), psychrophilic (cryophiles) and halophilic (high salt concentrations) niches which are among the harshest conditions found on Earth where microbial life isfrequently detected.