Terrestrial algae play a critical, yet often overlooked, role in the functioning of biological soil crusts (biocrusts), which are considered microecosystems, particularly in extreme environments.
Journal of Phycology
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Caves, Craters, Mountains, Subsurface, Lava Tubes, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Sample Return, Status Report
A Glimpse Into Darkness: Diversity Of Culturable Cyanobacteria, Green Algae And Fungi From Subaerial Cave Biofilms
Caves and hypogean environments provide stable microclimates characterized by uniform temperatures, constant humidity, and low light levels.