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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Main Authors: Stefanie Lutz, Lori A. Ziolkowski, Liane G. Benning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/6/160