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Astronomy 141 Life in the Universe Prof. Scott Gaudi |
Key Ideas
Typical conditions for life on Earth
Extremophiles (versus mesophiles)
Temperature Extremes - Thermophiles
Temperature Extremes - Thermophiles
Temperature Extremes - Psychrophiles
Salt Extremes - Halophiles
pH Extremes - Acidophile
Radiation extremes - Radioresistant
Radiation extremes - Radioresistant
Rock Dwellers - Endoliths
The Driest Place on Earth
Limit of Life?
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