Octopus Spring

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Octopus Spring is a partially alkaline, low-carbonate, low-sulfur hot spring located in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is home to a variety of thermophiles, as well as a colorful array of microbial mat communities.

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Date Of Record Release	2010-10-15 14:41:55
Description	Octopus Spring is a partially alkaline, low-carbonate, low-sulfur hot spring located in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is home to a variety of thermophiles, as well as a colorful array of microbial mat communities.
Classification	Natural Resources Management -- Earth Science Education and Training Resources -- All Levels Education and Training Resources -- Texts, Manuals, Other Media -- Earth and Water
Resource Type	Case Study Curriculum Lab Activity Lesson Plan
Format	Text
Subject	Teaching--Aids and devices Microbial ecology Springs Education--Curricula Microorganisms Ribonucleic acid (RNA) Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Microbial life Extreme environments--Microbiology
Source	Microbial Life
Keyword	Thermophiles
Selector	Selection Committee
Date Of Record Creation	2010-10-15 14:33:24
Education Level	College K - 12 College (13 - 14) College (15 - 16)
Date Last Modified	2010-10-18 20:30:38
Creator	Sarah Bordenstein
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2010-10-15 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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