Transcript Extremophile Images

EXTREMOPHILE IMAGES
Thermophilic bacteria,
Yellowstone National Park
Bacteria that can withstand extreme heat are what cause the vibrant colours around hot springs in Yellowstone National Park in the USA. The water in the geysers and springs at
the park can get to temperatures as high as 70ºC.
Credit: Steve Ford, Flickr
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Thermophilic algae,
Yellowstone National
Park
Thermophilic algae can survive and flourish in extremely high temperatures. The green algae seen here in Yellowstone National Park grows in water at around 50ºC.
Credit: Anne Weston, LRI, CRUK, Wellcome Images.
Microcystis
Microcystis is a type of bacterial algae that grows in waters with extremely high pH levels, such as Mono Lake in California. The cells are usually found organised into colonies like this
and can produce and release harmful toxins.
Credit: Specious Reasons, Flickr
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Endolithic
bacteria
These cyanobacteria (bacteria that get their energy from photosynthesis) are endoliths, extremophiles that can survive in extremely rocky terrain.
Credit: hawkwing3141, Flickr
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Dunaliella salina, a
halophile
In this aerial view of a salt pond, the microalgae Dunaliella salina, which love extremely salty conditions, create the bright pink colouring.
Credit: Steve Jurvetson, Flickr.
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Sea sandwort, another
halophile
Honckenya peploides, commonly known as sea sandwort, is a halophile and can grow in extremely salty conditions – most commonly found near the beach.
Credit: Bas Kers (NL), Flickr
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Tardigrades from the
Goldstein lab, UNC Chapel
Hill
Tardigrades, or water bears, are water-dwelling micro-animals that can survive extreme environments. For example, they can withstand extreme low and high
temperatures, extreme pressure and doses of radiation that would be lethal for most animals, and they can go without food or water for more than ten years.
Credit: Bob Goldstein & Vicky Madden, tardigrades.bio.unc.edu
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A pika at extreme
altitude
Certain species of pika, a small rodent found on rocky mountainsides, can live in extreme altitudes. The Himalayan pika, for example, can live at altitudes of up to 4,200 metres.
Credit: Philpete, Flickr
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