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Preservation of biological information in thermal spring deposits - Developing a strategy for the search for fossil life on MarsPaleobiological experience on earth is used here to develop a search strategy for fossil life on Mars. In particular, the exploration of thermal spring deposits is proposed as a way to maximize the chance of finding fossil life on Mars. As a basis for this suggestion, the characteristics of thermal springs are discussed in some detail.
Document ID
19930044380
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Walter, M. R.
(Macquarie Univ. North Ryde, Australia)
Des Marais, David J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 101
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Space Biology
Accession Number
93A28377
Distribution Limits
Public
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