Strange ecosystem in the ground

Biological researchers say that in the cave system in Arizona, many types of bacteria exist with only a few drops of water, ice and some air.

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According to UPI news agency, Kartchner Caverns is a system of limestone caves that the sun does not reach and seems to exist in this life. However, scientists were surprised to find a diverse microbial community here.

UPI quoted scientist Julie Neilson from the University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, saying that this is a typical ecosystem, although it cannot be seen with the naked eye but the meaning is great. The analysis of DNA from bacteria was collected in stalactites during cave formation to identify strange, ancient, single-celled bacteria that lacked a cell nucleus.

Julie Neilson told UPI news agency that the most interesting thing is that in harsh environments, lack of nutrients, microorganisms have adapted and thrived. This shows the flexibility of bacteria and they can conquer every corner of the green planet.