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Extremophile genome map, computer artwork. Genome map of the extreme heat-loving organism Methanopyrus kandleri. The image was created by rendering al
Extremophile genome map, computer artwork. Genome map of the extreme heat-loving organism Methanopyrus kandleri. The image was created by rendering all the DNA strands that make up the organism's genome into a planet-like sphere. Dark patches represent genes that help it to survive high temperatures. Yellow peaks represent archaea-specific genes and red peaks represent genes for methane production. Methanopyrus kandleri belongs to a the archaea group of bacteria-like organisms. It is found around underwater around hot 'black smoker' hydrothermal vents. This map is one of a series of 'genomic planets' created by German biologist Thomas Fester.
Size: 5333px × 4370px
Photo credit: © THOMAS FESTER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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