#halobacteria

[carbohs-region]

Extremobacter, the Thermophile Pokémon!

Type: Fire/Poison

In the earliest days of Earth, Extremobacter’s ancestors lived in extremely hot and inhospitable environments. Despite places like this beginning to give way to more temperate and safe habitats, Extremobacter is still able to call acid pools and hydrothermal vents its home.

[petri808]

Whoa 😲 this is trippy lol PINK WATER

[saint-pythia]

[Werbung] Überrascht wurde ich zum Wochenende mit diesem besonderen Halobacteria Restoring Set, bestehend aus dem ‚Elasticity Gesichtsserum‘ & der ‚Nutri-action Creme’ von @ahava, die ich passend zum Neumond für @ybpn_de testen darf. 🍃😌🍃✨🌙 Ahava Cosmetics steht für naturbelassene Gesichtspflege mit Ingredienzen aus dem mineralischen Toten Meer. Die Produkte werden vegan und crueltyfree hergestellt. Besondere Eigenschaft der hier angewandten Rezeptur ist ihr feuchtigkeitsspendender Effekt und ein Wirkstoffkomplex aus Osmoter(TM) mit Halobakterien, wie auch Extrakten der chinesischen Evodia-Ruteacarpa-Frucht. Mit dieser Systempflege wird die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Haut gestützt und ihre natürliche Regeneration gefördert. Ok, kann losgehen! 🙌 #ybpnerleben #ahavameanslove #halobacteria #ahava #gesichtspflege #mineralisch #ahavahalobacteriarestoringnutriactioncream #vegab #peta #blogger_de #ahavahalobacteriaredtoringelasticityserum @ahava_germany https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnuk2iZMm74/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tonallypink]

CNN

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A pond in Hawaii looks like something right out of a fairy tale. Water at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, one of the few coastal salt marshes on the island of Maui, has been bright pink since at least October 30, officials say, after its salt content surged amid an extreme drought.

Water samples sent to the University of Hawaii suggest that halobacteria is behind the pond’s new magenta hue, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Halobacteria are single-celled organisms that thrive in very salty water, like the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea. The bacterium is considered a so-called extremophile because of its ability to live in such an extreme environment – in this case, one where the water salinity is twice that of seawater, Fish and Wildlife noted.

While Kealia literally means “salt encrustation,” the pond’s salinity has skyrocketed well beyond normal because of Maui’s extreme drought. The entire island is in severe or worse drought, according to the US Drought Monitor. The area where the Kealia Pond refuge is located is in what’s considered an extreme drought – the second-worst on the Drought Monitor’s scale.

[dreamzs338]

Lake Bumbunga is a salt lake in the Mid North of South Australia, connecting the town of Lochiel and the rural community of Bumbunga, about 125 kilometers, 1.4 hours’ drive from the state capital city Adelaide. While there are many captivating natural features in Australia, its incredible pink lakes must be seen to be believed. The lake is located in the Kaurna people’s traditional territory. Researchers discovered that the salty conditions found in pink lakes support the growth of a particular kind of algae called Dunaliella salina, as well as Halobacteria.

[antonio-velardo]

Antonio Velardo shares: A Pond in Hawaii Turned Pink, Raising an Environmental Red Flag by Rebecca Carballo

By Rebecca Carballo Dry conditions and high salt levels in the water allowed for halobacteria to thrive, turning a pond bubble-gum pink. Published: November 11, 2023 at 05:36PM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/axi9mpo via IFTTT

[earthstory]

Pink Lakes Halobacteria (a form of Archea) thrive in water bodies with high salt content (at an optimal concentration of 20-25%), to the extent they are considered extremophiles. Crucially to Halobacteria’s ‘pink-ness’ they contain a pigment called bacteriorhodopsin that is used to absorb light in photosynthesis. However, with large blooms of halobacteria lakes can appear red or pink, as seen in the photo above.

The classic example of a lake showing this feature is Pink Lake (also known as Hiller Lake) in Western Australia; which is affected by Halobacteria cutirubrum and Dunaliella salina. The photo does not show a lake, though; instead it shows the salt ponds in San Francisco Bay. These show the same bright colouring due to the same halobacteria as discussed earlier. The green pools contrast the pink ones both in colour and salinity, as the green has low salinity that allows green algae to thrive. The orange pool, however, holds its colour due to Brine shrimp, which generally occur in mid-salinities. ~SA Image: http://bit.ly/1LNYb1p by Grombo Hellier Lake: http://bit.ly/1Msw2xB

[canalmenorca]

LAGO HILLIER, el lago color Rosa Chicle de Australia

LAGO HILLIER, el lago color Rosa Chicle de Australia El color rosado del lago es permanente y no cambia cuando se vierte el agua en un recipiente #lagohillier #lagorosa #australia #larecherche #Dunaliellasalina #Halobacteria #islaMiddle

El lago Hillier es un lago situado en la isla Middle, la mayor isla del archipiélago de La Recherche, Australia Occidental. El color rosado del lago es permanente y no cambia cuando se vierte el agua en un recipiente. La longitud del lago es de unos seiscientos metros aproximadamente.  (Wikipedia) Guías de Australia,  Puzzles de Australia,  Banderas de Australia,  Cuadros de Australia  El lago…

[carrmodo]

Some drawings I’ve done/started recently of plants and animals I thought of when I was younger.

 1 & 2: The reason some of the plants are purpleish magenta is because their ancestor engulfed a halobacterium containing the purpleish magenta light sensitive pigment retinal which then lived in endosymbiosis within it. This is like how plants on Earths ancestor engulfed a cyanobacterium containing the light sensitive pigment chlorophyll which then lived in endosymbiosis within the plant as the plants chloroplasts like how mitochondria were aerobic bacteria that plants and animals ancestors engulfed.

3: Because of the colour change some of the purpleish plants would likely have bright green flowers which insects would be attracted to but not purpleish coloured flowers.

4: A lot of animals would also likely be purpleish in order to camouflage. The humanoid like insect creature I’ve started drawing is purpleish magenta during its solitary phase. These colours would be due to reddish carotenoid pigments and either crystalline structures or blue pigments. The insectoid creature is not ment to be realistic and is inspired by the luminoth from Metroid Prime. The insect creature is very small and so still breathes through trachea. The insectoids also rarely have erythrism a rare genetic mutation that makes grasshoppers appear bright pink.

5: The last drawing is red grass. It’s red because of the pigment phycoerythrin which is also why red algae is red. Red algae is usually reddish because it typically lives at depths of the ocean where only blue light can penetrate so the the red pigment actually helps the red algae to absorb blue light for photosynthesis. I just made the grass red because I thought it would look nice but I guess if it evolved on a planet with an atmosphere that only let blue light through or if it orbited a blue star it could be red if that’s possible.

6: Grasshopper with erythrism (genetic mutation).

7: Red algae.

[gabyglifestyle]

From a distance, #LakeHillier of #Australia’s Recherche Archipelago looks like a swath of solid bubble-gum pink. Draw closer, and the color takes on a more watery, translucent quality, but remains unmistakably pink. Whereas the causes behind the unusual coloring of other pink lakes, such as the nearby Pink Lake and Senegal’s Lake Retba, have been definitively confirmed, the reason for Lake Hillier’s color remains a mystery. Theories abound, of course. Some speculate that Lake Hillier’s color, like that of the other lakes, is the result of high salinity combined with the presence of a salt-loving algae species known as #Dunaliellasalina and pink bacteria known as #halobacteria. Unlike other #pinklakes, however, which regularly change colors in accordance with temperature fluctuations, Lake Hillier maintains its pink shade year-round. The water even retains its rosy hue when bottled. Whatever the cause, the water does not appear to pose any danger to humans. Swimming in it is not possible anyway, since the island is used only for research purposes and tourists can admire it only from above on helicopter rides. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8t2jgJgroy/?igshid=1mlmiunv8xvax

[mersicosmetics]

Inspired by the body of pink water and the large island in the island, Lake Hillier. Replacing the color of the bull, this Australian lake is pink due to the moss of Dunaliella Salina and Halobacteria. Although ten times smoother than the sea, swimming is safe.It's shiny, breathable, non-sticky, and love all of the amazing colors. Get Breathable Nail Polish online from our website online.

[enhydrous]

i’ve been hoarding urls and am thinking abt trying a new one.... which one should i use

- deadpine

- closedcasket

- microorganisms

- halobacteria

- ringsgrow

- crucifixmadeofplastic

- dustinsidethelight

- whatiwantedtohold

(the last 4 are florist songs)

[omineptune]

Astroneer headcanons:

Atrox: -smells bad -just bad in general -about the size of mercury -most geologically active out of all the planets -atmosphere is full of radioactive ash from volcanoes

Calidor: -the largest terrestrial planet in the system -incredibly strong magnetic field -also a former ocean planet, but got too close to the sun and the water dried up -atmosphere is boiling water vapor -the few plants that do survive use halobacteria and contain carotenoids

Sylva: -forests use halobacteria like those on vesania -rich in salt -formerly covered with oceans, but those dried up

Desolo: -fluoride atmosphere -about the size of pluto -formerly a dwarf planet

Vesania: -similar to earth in size and biodiversity -small oceans full of algae -plants use halobacteria instead of clorophyll

Novus: -incredibly humid -atmosphere is constantly clouded in water vapor -approx. the size of mars -retrograde orbit

Glacio: -surface glaciers are comprised of frozen nitrogen -faint water-ice rings -the soil beneath the glaciers is full of iron -orbits a neptune-like planet -pockmarked with craters   -2nd largest planet -geologically active, glaciers are constantly shifting -grasses on the surface contai anthocyanidins -massive fungi exist near the core

[bluelagooncyprus]

Is it possible to swim in Blue Lagoon Cyprus?

Yes, but there are a few things you should know first. First of all, there is no lifeguard on duty at the blue lagoon, so swimming is at your own risk. You should swim in pairs and never swim out of the designated areas. You should also be aware of wave and weather conditions. If you're unsure of anything, you should speak to the lifeguard on duty. In this blog post, we will explore the swimming conditions at the blue lagoon and give you some tips on making the most of your swim.

Why Blue Lagoon Cyprus is a must-see

The Blue Lagoon in Paphos, Cyprus looks like a painting, maybe a fantasy painting, maybe from a fairy tale. It is pure nature, it is surrounded by greenery, the water is calm, and the sand is warm. The Blue Lagoon is a must-see when you visit Cyprus, and here is a reason why:

The Blue Lagoon attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is popular because it offers all the ingredients for the perfect beach: warm water, white sand, calm water, and beautiful scenery. It is also close to the city, and it is easy to reach.

The water in the Blue Lagoon is clear. You can walk barefoot on it, and the sand is soft and fine. The water is very shallow, so you can walk around safely. There are many beaches in Cyprus, but none of them offers the combination of the Blue Lagoon. It is the ideal place for a relaxing day.

What facilities Blue Lagoon has to offer

Blue Lagoon Paphos offers a multitude of facilities, including a variety of bars and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, a beauty salon and spa, as well as numerous shops, a children’s play area, and a 24-hour reception desk.

Blue Lagoon Paphos also has a supervised children’s play area, providing parents with peace of mind while their children enjoy playing and making new friends. Parents can also enjoy the fun of the water park while keeping a close eye on their little ones. There are also numerous facilities available for disabled guests, including special ramps, lifts, and walkways, as well as specially adapted bathrooms.

Why visit Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon Paphos is a blue lagoon located on the island of Cyprus, which is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The lagoon is a protected nature reserve and one of the most photographed attractions on the island. A typical tourist will spend between 3 and 4 hours visiting the lagoon and its surroundings such as the caves, cliffs, and coastline.

The lagoon, which lies within a protected nature reserve, is famous for its bright blue colour. The colour of the lagoon, which is caused by organisms that live in it, is due to the presence of bacteria called halobacteria. The bacteria are responsible for turning salt water into fresh, meaning that as you walk around the lagoon, the water gets fresher and fresher. Also, the salty water can sting your feet and can cause serious skin problems such as rashes. Therefore, it is advised to wear sandals or shoes while walking around the lagoon.

Concluding all the above

So, now that you know the swimming conditions at the blue lagoon, it's time to make the most of your swim. Your safety is incredibly important, so remember these safety tips and have fun in the water! We hope this was helpful – we'd love to hear about your blue lagoon experience in the comments below.

[titou-nz]

La Mer Morte - Jordanie

La mer Morte « mer de Sel » est un lac salé du Proche-Orient partagé entre Israël, la Jordanie et la Cisjordanie.

D’une surface approximative de 810 km2, il est alimenté par le Jourdain. Alors que la salinité moyenne de l’eau de mer est de 2 à 4 %, celle de la mer Morte est d’approximativement 27,5 % (soit 275 grammes par litre). Aucun poisson ni aucune algue macroscopique ne peuvent subsister dans de telles conditions, ce qui lui vaut le nom de « mer morte ». Néanmoins des organismes microscopiques (plancton, bactéries halophiles et halobacteria, etc.) s'y développent normalement. De plus, en 2011, des sources d'eau douce ont été découvertes au fond de la mer Morte qui permettent le développement d'autres micro-organismes non-halophiles.

Elle est identifiée au lac Asphaltite de l'Antiquité, Flavius Josèphe dans la Guerre des Juifs utilise cette dénomination. La mer Morte a perdu le tiers de sa superficie depuis les années 1970 et se trouve désormais menacée de disparition.