Deep subsurface mine stalactites trap endemic fissure fluid Archaea, Bacteria and Nematoda possibly originating from ancient (inland) seas.

Deep subsurface mine stalactites trap endemic fissure fluid Archaea, Bacteria and Nematoda possibly originating from ancient (inland) seas.

Stalactites (CaCO3 and salt) from water seeps are frequently encountered in ceilings of mine tunnels whenever they intersect water-bearing faults or fractures. To determine whether stalactites could be mineralized traps for indigenous fracture water microorganisms, we analyzed stalactites collected...

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Main Authors: Gaetan eBorgonie, Borja eLinage-Alvarez, Abidemi eOjo, Steven eShivambu, olukayode ekuloyo, Errol Duncan Cason, Sihle eMaphanga, Jan-G eVermeulen, Derek eLitthauer, Colin Dunlop Ralston, Tullis eOnstott, Barbara eSherwood-Lollar, Esta eVan Heerden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Archaea
subsurface
diversity
Eukarya
Marine nematodes
Stalactites
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00833/full

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