Microbial Life and Ecology in Extreme Environments
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 858
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms thriving in extreme environments demonstrate incredible resilience and diversity, adapting to conditions such as extreme heat, cold, acidity, or salinity that are inhospitable to most life forms. From the boiling temperatures of geothermal springs to the biting cold of the cryosphere, these microbes showcase the breadth of life's potential.
The aim of this Special Issue is to delve into the intricate adaptations of these microorganisms in extreme environments, exploring their ecological roles and the genomic insights that reveal their evolutionary history.
As Guest Editor of this Special Issue, we invite you to submit original research articles, review articles, and short communications related to the topic.
Dr. Lara Vimercati
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- extremophiles
- genomics
- microbial diversity
- microbial adaptation
- microbial ecology
- evolutionary strategies
- extreme environments
- environmental microbiology
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