Pukkilos
Pukkilos is a fictional genus of microorganisms that appears in the popular science fiction novel "The Martian" by Andy Weir. In the novel, Pukkilos are a type of extremophile bacteria that are discovered on Mars. They are described as being able to survive in the harsh Martian environment, including extreme temperatures, low pressure, and high levels of radiation. The protagonist, astronaut Mark Watney, attempts to cultivate Pukkilos in a laboratory on Mars in an effort to produce oxygen for his survival.
The scientific plausibility of Pukkilos is a subject of debate among scientists and readers. While extremophile