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. 1995 Jun;4(3):34-40.

The biosphere below

D Grossman, S Shulman
  • PMID: 11542929

The biosphere below

D Grossman et al. Earth (Waukesha). 1995 Jun.

Abstract

More than a mile below Earth's surface, tiny creatures thrive in searing heat and crushing pressure. Scientists think these microorganisms might teach us about the origins and evolution of early life.

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