Cyanophora paradoxa

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unusual life environments

  • African elephants
    In life: Limits to life

    A swimming relative, Cyanophora paradoxa, survives in nearly these extremes. Certain less-colourful bacteria and fungi can live in extremely acidic environments (pH 0–2.5), such as that of Rio Tinto near Huelva in Spain. Bright blue-green cyanobacteria of many kinds can grow vigorously in extremely alkaline environments (pH 10–13).

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