In the department of This-Should-Humble-Us, the Washington Post notes:
Research into the distribution of underground microbes in recent decades has led scientists to conclude that more than half of the biological mass on Earth is below the surface.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
More than Half of the Biological Mass on Earth Is Below the Surface
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Archaea have been found miles below the surface. Most bio activity on the 1/3 rd surface of the earth that is solid occurs within 1 mile or less.
ReplyDeleteThey may be the source of the abiotic oil and methane on all planets, including earth.
So are the best news blogs, we the microbes (includes you too George).
ReplyDeleteThirty some percent of the atmosphere is microbes too.
ReplyDeleteNo oil there, "abiotic oil" is a troll's myth.