Deep-sea piezosphere and piezophiles: geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry

摘要: The deep-sea piezosphere accounts for approximately 75% of the total ocean volume and hosts active diverse biological communities. Evidence obtained thus far suggests that microbial biomass present in is significant. Continued international interest exploring deep provides impetus to increase our understanding influence piezophilic communities on global environment biogeochemical cycling occurring sea. Here, we review diversity, metabolic characteristics, geomicrobiology biogeochemistry piezophiles.