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Explore the fascinating world of organisms that thrive where most life cannot. This scientific volume from Springer examines polyextremophiles, which are microorganisms and some macro-organisms capable of surviving multiple simultaneous environmental stresses. While many studies focus on single stressors, this work looks at life in complex habitats that combine factors such as high salt and alkaline conditions, or extreme temperatures paired with high hydrostatic pressure. Readers will learn how these organisms manage survival in environments characterized by intense UV irradiation, desiccation, and toxic compounds. The text covers a wide range of extreme conditions including high and low temperatures, acidic or alkaline settings, high pressure, ionizing radiation, anoxia, and the absence of light. By studying these life forms, researchers gain better understanding of biological limits and the potential for life in extreme habitats, making this an important resource for those interested in cellular origin and astrobiology.

Key Features

Covers organisms living under multiple forms of environmental stress simultaneously.

Examines survival in diverse habitats including hypersaline, alkaline, and acidic environments.

Provides insights into life under high hydrostatic pressure and extreme temperature shifts.

Details how life adapts to intense UV irradiation and desiccation in desert regions.

Explores biological responses to ionizing radiation, anoxia, and the absence of light.

Useful for research in cellular origin, extreme habitats, and the field of astrobiology.

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Hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
22 November 2013
Listed Since
02 February 2013

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