Chroococcidiopsis Thermalis
''Chroococcidiopsis'' is a photosynthetic, coccoidal bacterium, and the only genus in the order Chroococcidiopsidales and in the family Chroococcidiopsidaceae. A diversity of species and cultures exist within the genus, with a diversity of phenotypes. Some Extremophiles, extremophile members of ''Chroococcidiopsis'' are known for their ability to survive harsh environmental conditions, including both high and low temperatures, ionizing radiation, and high salinity. ''Chroococcidiopsis'' are able to survive in a dormant state for at least 13 million years, with the ability to reactivate after this time. Desiccation resistance The ability of ''Chroococcidiopsis'' to resist desiccation in arid environments is due in part because it colonizes the underside of translucent rocks. The underside of these rocks provides enough condensed moisture for growth while the rock's translucent nature allows just enough light to reach the organism for photosynthesis to occur. A 2023 study found ' ...
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Lothar Geitler
Lothar Geitler (18 May 1899 – 1 May 1990) was an Austrian botanist and cytologist. He was born in Vienna. His main research interests included blue-green algae (Cyanophyta), diatoms, lichen symbioses and chromosome structure. The cyanobacteria genus ''Geitlerinema'' was named in his honour in 1989. References

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