Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 12:08
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Soil Ecology in Antarctic Dry Valleys

Did you find a new bacteria species in the soil?

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 18:46

Justin Kendhammer

Hi Quinn,That would be pretty exciting if we did. As it turns out the organisms in soil are pretty constant around the globe. This is partly due to winds that carry and distribute soils around the world. When these organisms land in a place they like (an environment that is suitable for them) they establish themselves. One big difference in the soils here is the abundance of life. It is probably only about one tenth of what you might find in our garden at MEMS.See you soon.JK