Geomicrobiology
Abiotic processes are natural occurrences and mechanisms that do not involve living organisms, significantly influencing the environment and ecosystems. These processes, such as weathering, erosion, and mineral formation, play a crucial role in shaping habitats and creating conditions conducive to life. Understanding abiotic processes is essential for recognizing how they contribute to the development of biosignatures and the detection of past life forms on Earth and potentially on other planets.
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