The Biodiversity and Geochemistry of Cryoconite Holes in Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica
Cryoconite holes are oases of microbial diversity on ice surfaces. In contrast to the Arctic, where during the summer most cryoconite holes are ‘open’, in Continental Antarctica they are most often ‘lidded’ or completely frozen year-round. Thus, they represent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-06-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/6/160 |