Low-temperature hydrothermal fluids, circulating within the vast volume of sediment-buried upper oceanic basement on the flanks of the global mid-ocean ridge system, represent a largely unexplored habitat that could potentially host a significant and unique microbial biosphere. The present state of knowledge and many remaining challenges are discussed. (C)2004 Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
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Penn State Univ, Dept Biochem & Mol Biol, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
Penn State Univ, Penn State Astrobiol Res Ctr, University Pk, PA 16802 USAPenn State Univ, Dept Geosci, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
Biddle, J. F.
House, C. H.
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House, C. H.
Brenchley, J. E.
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