An examination of protist diversity in serpentinization-hosted ecosystems of the Samail Ophiolite of Oman
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1139333
Abstract: In the Samail Ophiolite of Oman, the geological process of serpentinization produces reduced, hydrogen rich, hyperalkaline (pH > 11) fluids. These fluids are generated through water reacting with ultramafic rock from the upper mantle in… read more here.
Keywords: serpentinization; serpentinized fluids; samail ophiolite; diversity ... See more keywords
Subsurface biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen in the actively serpentinizing Samail Ophiolite, Oman
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1139633
Abstract: Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for life. N compounds such as ammonium (NH4+) may act as electron donors, while nitrate (NO3-) and nitrite (NO2-) may serve as electron acceptors to support energy metabolism. However,… read more here.
Keywords: 18o 17o; cycling; samail ophiolite; no3 reduction ... See more keywords