Raman spectroscopic studies of Antarctic endoliths and epiliths

Moody, C.D.; Edwards, H.G.M.; Worland, M.R.. 2004 Raman spectroscopic studies of Antarctic endoliths and epiliths. In: Harris, R.A.; Ouwehand, L., (eds.) Proceedings of the III European Workshop on Exo-Astrobiology. Mars: the search for life, Madrid, November 2003. Noordwijk, European Space Agency, 243-244. (ESA SP, 545).

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Abstract/Summary

Antarctica has long been recognised as a putative analogue for Mars' past (1) and any life there is surviving in extreme conditions. Raman spectroscopy has been proved as a suitable method of analysis of lichens, (2) as it does not destroy the sample, can be used in situ and does not require any sample preparation. In this report the progression of life from extreme to very extreme conditions has been investigated. Cyanobacterial mats live on the surface in areas where water is available. As water becomes less available epilithic lichens become the main life form, and as conditions get more extreme the lichens grow as chasmoliths and endoliths.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Life at the Edge - Stresses and Thresholds
NORA Subject Terms:	Biology and Microbiology Electronics, Engineering and Technology Space Sciences
Date made live:	23 Jan 2012 09:38 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/16447

Item Type:

Publication - Book Section

Programmes:

BAS Programmes > Antarctic Science in the Global Context (2000-2005) > Life at the Edge - Stresses and Thresholds

NORA Subject Terms:

Biology and Microbiology
Electronics, Engineering and Technology
Space Sciences

Date made live:

23 Jan 2012 09:38 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/16447