Post by jonsdigs on Dec 20, 2008 22:43:06 GMT -5
Southeast cave life chews through rock
KFSK Radio (Alaska)
Ed Schoenfeld
Moonmilk covers the walls of some Southeast caves.
Image by Jim Baichtal, US Forest Service
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, ALASKA (2008-12-20) Scientists are studying an unusual form of life found in some Southeast Alaska caves. It’s called moonmilk, and it’s made up of tiny organisms that chew through rock.
Researchers say it could provide a view of what life is like on other planets. And they’re focusing on Southeast because the region has so much of it.
CoastAlaska’s Ed Schoenfeld paid a visit to one of Prince of Wales Island’s many caves to see moonmilk for himself, and learn more.
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KFSK Radio (Alaska)
Ed Schoenfeld
Moonmilk covers the walls of some Southeast caves.
Image by Jim Baichtal, US Forest Service
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, ALASKA (2008-12-20) Scientists are studying an unusual form of life found in some Southeast Alaska caves. It’s called moonmilk, and it’s made up of tiny organisms that chew through rock.
Researchers say it could provide a view of what life is like on other planets. And they’re focusing on Southeast because the region has so much of it.
CoastAlaska’s Ed Schoenfeld paid a visit to one of Prince of Wales Island’s many caves to see moonmilk for himself, and learn more.
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