These underground structures were formed 65 and 800 years ago and are located in almost complete darkness. They can also
Samples were taken between 2006 and 2009 and then again from 2017 to 2019. Thanks to this, it was possible to find even more unique life forms than expected.
When the researchers sequenced 70 samples, they were unable to match the results to known genera and species, at least not with a high degree of certainty.
This suggests that there are insufficiently studied and diverse ecosystems in the caves, the authors of the study write.
In recent years, underground microbes have caused everythingof greater interest because they exist in conditions very similar to those found on Mars. According to recent estimates, 99.999% of microbes have not been studied.
It is possible that the microbes found can produce carbon using light energy.
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