
Archaea
David Barker(Author)
Crabtree Publishing Co,US
Published on 15. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-7787-5387-2 (ISBN)
Description
Some Archaea thrive in extreme places around the planet such as in thermal pools, hot vents at the bottom of the sea, extremely salty water, and even in underground oil reserves. Others are found in the intestines of animals and in plankton, tiny organisms that form a feeding reserve for larger marine life. Once grouped with bacteria, the DNA of this fascinating group is sufficiently different that scientists have proposed that they should have a sixth kingdom of their own. This book examines the three main divisions into which members of the diverse Archaea kingdom are grouped according to their unusual biology. It also explains why little in general is known about them, and why further classification of Archaea is so difficult.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 12 to 13 years, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7787-5387-2 (9780778753872)
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