Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs


Q.  Which of the following are micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous rocks to depths of several kilometers?

a. Lithotroph
b. Hemotrophs
c. Lithophiles
d. Phototrophs


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Micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous rocks to depths of several kilometers are referred to as Lithophiles. Some of these mico-organisms are known to live on surface rocks, and make use of photosynthesis for energy.
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