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In ecology it's recognized that highly alkaline lakes are some of the most productive[0] ecosystems around. Despite this, most organisms able to survive in high
by culi 2y ago
In ecology it's recognized that highly alkaline lakes are some of the most productive[0] ecosystems around. Despite this, most organisms able to survive in highly alkaline environments are considered "extremophiles".
Maybe it's the rest of us that are the extremophiles.
[0] In ecology "productive" is usually measured by the rate at which biomass is measured in a system
- waste_monk 2y ago>Despite this, most organisms able to survive in highly alkaline environments are considered "extremophiles". I was surprised to learn the humble Flamingo is considered such. A fascinating animal. https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/how-flamingos-thrive-harsh-environments/ https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/how-flamingos...
- culi 2y ago> the humble flamingo This is an amusing choice of words :P To many people "humble" is the last word that comes to mind when thinking of flamingos. It's probably the most common animal icon in Vegas, strip clubs, and casinos!