If the science of microbiology is approaching maturity, then Antarctic microbiology is only just
emerging from its infancy. The early expeditions of the 20th century used classical medical …

In contrast to the rather limited diversity of plants and animals to be found in the Antarctic, the
microbial diversity of this continent has been shown to be “surprisingly” diverse. Apparently …

Ice-free soils might represent a very small proportion of the total land area of the Antarctic
continent, but they harbour substantial and diverse microbial populations. Only since the …

▪ Abstract The Antarctic continent harbors a range of specialized and sometimes highly
localized microbial biotopes. These include biotopes associated with desiccated mineral …

Previous to the departure of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II, which spent about eighteen
months during 1933-34 in the south polar region, plans were made by the authors to collect …

Prokaryotes perform key functions in Antarctic ecosystems, and knowledge of the taxonomy
of Antarctic prokaryotes is a prerequisite for the transfer of information between fields of …

Increasing interest in the ecological roles, conservation and biotechnological potential of
Antarctic microbiota has focused attention on their biodiversity and evolutionary origins …

The author reviews the microbiology and the invertebrates of terrestrial communities
throughout the Antarctic region and considers the variety of environmental adaptations that …

Subglacial environments, particularly those that lie beneath polar ice sheets, are beginning
to be recognized as an important part of Earth's biosphere. However, except for indirect …

Recent advances in molecular biology techniques have shown the presence of diverse
microbial communities and endemic species in Antarctica. Endemic microbes may be a …