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"What mammalian species would be most suited to live on a teraformed Mars. Primarily as a source of protein for humans"
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Australian Centre for Astrobiology
Malcolm Walter
NAI International Partner Contact
malcolm.walter@unsw.edu.auThe Australian Centre for Astrobiology (ACA) became an Affiliate Member of the NASA Astrobiology Institute on January, 2001. The ACA is located at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian Centre for Astrobiology is building its membership, with increasing involvement in astrobiology research and education. Its members include university faculty and research scientists.
Subject disciplines of its members include:
Microbiology
1) geochemistry
2) planetary science
3) Their research areas include:Origins of life on Earth
1) the search for life elsewhere
2) geochemistry and life (e.g., biogenic/nonbiogenic origin of proterozoic iron accumulations on Earth)
3) extreme environments for microorganismsJanuary 12, 2008