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  • Prokaryotes associated with marine crust

    Creator:
    Mason, Olivia Underwood
    Abstract:
    Oceanic crust covers nearly 70% of the Earth's surface, of which, the upper, sediment layer is estimated to harbor substantial microbial biomass. Marine crust; however, extends several kilometers beyond this surficial layer, and includes the basalt and gabbro layers. In particular, the basalt layer has high permeabilities which allows for...
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    Dissertation