Scientists have discovered underground zombie bacteria

Scientists have discovered a large group of underground bacteria, known as the "deep biosphere".

That's what CNN writes, reports Babylon

of other life forms living a few kilometers below the surface of the Earth. Scientists have discovered them after a decade of research that has changed the perception of life on our planet.

The discovery of what was called "Underground Galapagos" was announced Tuesday by scientists from the Deep Carbon observatory ("deep carbon observer"). The study shows that many life forms last for millions of years.

DCO General Manager Robert Hayzen stated that the results are "crowned" for thousands of scientists who "have opened our eyes to great prospects – news looks at a life that we do not have." The biomass of these ecosystems is estimated at 15-23 billion metric tons (16.6-25.4 billion tons). It is four times less important than the number of micro-organisms living on the surface of the planet and 130 times more than the human population of the Earth.

Using state-of-the-art technology, scientists dug 2.5 km to the bottom of the sea. And they took samples of "mine and continental well microbes from a depth of more than 5 km, "according to a report from the Observatory.

There are millions of different types of bacteria, as well as archobes – nucleus-free microbes and membrane organelles, and eukaryotes – living nuclear organisms – beneath the Earth's surface, reports in the report. It is estimated that about 70% of Archean bacteria and planets live underground.

COD Co-Chair Mitch Sogin stated that this discovery was related to the search for the new Amazon

"The exploration of the basement resembles Amazonian forest studies Throughout life, everywhere, there are many unexpected and unusual organisms, "he said.

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