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Microbialites: Ancient Architects of Life

Microbialites: Ancient Architects of Life

Microbialites are fascinating rock-like structures formed by the activity of microorganisms, primarily cyanobacteria. These structures are among the oldest evidence of life on Earth, dating back to 3.7 billion years ago. Found in various aquatic environments, microbialites are crucial for understanding the early history of life and the evolution of ecosystems. Shop Our Range Of Microbialites   Formation and Structure Microbialites are formed through the precipitation of minerals facilitated by microbial activity. Cyanobacteria, a type of microbe found in microbialites, play a significant role in this process. They produce exopolymeric substances (EPS), which help trap and bind sediments and minerals,...

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Unveiling Stromatolites: Earth’s Ancient Sentinels

Unveiling Stromatolites: Earth’s Ancient Sentinels

Stromatolites stand as silent sentries to our planet’s primordial past. Stromatolites are not only Earth’s oldest of fossils dating back to about 3.5 billion years ago, but they are intriguing to scientists because they are our direct connection to life’s early history.  These intriguing  layered rock-like structures are formed by the growth of layer upon layer of cyanobacteria, a type of photosynthesizing microorganism. The formation process of stromatolites is fascinating. They trap sediment and minerals as they grow in shallow waters, creating layers that, over time, harden into rock. This process can take thousands to millions of years, resulting in the stromatolite structures...

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