Iberian Pyrite belt. Microbial mats living in iron-rich acidic waters resulting from the (microbially-enhanced) dissolution of iron ore.

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Keywords: acidic, dissolution, electron, epma, iron, iron-rich, microanalyzer, microprobe, ore, probe, science, spain, waters