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Review
. 2004 Sep;155(7):497-506.
doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2004.03.008.

The microbial biosphere of sediment-buried oceanic basement

James P Cowen  1
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Review

The microbial biosphere of sediment-buried oceanic basement

James P Cowen. Res Microbiol. 2004 Sep.
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Abstract

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.

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