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Bacterial evolution in ancient sub-seafloor sediments

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2021-08-18

Micro-organisms persisting deep below the seafloor for millions of years continue to evolve despite living at the energy limit to life. On the surface of the Earth where nutrients are in ample supply, bacteria proliferate and evolve at an accelerated rate compared to plants and animals.

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https://phys.org/news/2021-08-bacterial-evolution-ancient-sub-seafloor-sediments.html