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Polar Research and Ecology

Physical Sciences → Environmental Science → Ecology

7 research outputs 0.3% of the institute spectrum

About Polar Research and Ecology

This cluster of papers focuses on the microbial diversity, adaptation, and ecological roles of microorganisms in Antarctic ecosystems, including permafrost, glaciers, and extreme cold environments. It explores the impact of climate change on Antarctic microbiota and the biogeographical distribution of extremophiles. The research covers a wide range of topics such as psychrophilic lifestyles, biodiversity, and the influence of human activities on Antarctic environments.

Keywords

Antarctic microorganisms biodiversity permafrost glaciers psychrophiles climate change ecology biogeography extremophiles

Development over time

Year research outputs
2020 2
2017 2
2014 1
2009 1
2008 1

People

Researchers strongly represented in this topic

Here, researchers who have publications in OSIRIS assigned to this spectrum topic are displayed. For better clarity, only a selection is shown.

Donata Monien
Dr. Donata Monien
2 Research outputs
Achim Schlüter
Prof. Dr. Achim Schlüter
1 Research outputs
Gotthilf Hempel
Prof. Dr. Gotthilf Hempel
1 Research outputs

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