Coupling of paleoenvironment and biogeochemistry of deep-time alkaline lakes: A lipid biomarker perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103499
Abstract: Abstract Studies of alkaline lakes have critical biological–environmental–economic properties, but deep-time alkaline lakes are challenging to investigate. Lipid biomarkers can provide valuable insights into such lakes and their biogeochemical significance. This paper reviews and compares… read more here.
Keywords: lipid biomarker; time alkaline; alkaline lakes; deep time ... See more keywords
Dry, Salty, and Habitable: The Science of Alkaline Lakes
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DOI: 10.2138/gselements.19.1.10
Abstract: Alkaline lakes are incredibly dynamic, unique, and fascinating biogeo-chemical environments that have remained distinctive features of Earth’s evolving surface over much of its history. Understanding these evaporative surface waters, their exceptionally productive ecosystems, and their… read more here.
Keywords: dry salty; salty habitable; habitable science; alkaline lakes ... See more keywords