Microbial abundance and diversity in 64-74 Ma subseafloor igneous basement from the Louisville Seamount Chain
J. B. Sylvan, B. J. Tully, Y. Morono, J. C. Alt, S. L. Grim, F. Inagaki, A. A. Koppers, K. J. Edwards
The paper investigates microbial life in 64-74 Ma subseafloor igneous basement from the Louisville Seamount Chain, finding microbial biomass and specific bacterial lineages, indicating life exists in older crustal settings.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2023 · PreprintEcology