ääriympäristöissä
Ääriympäristöissä is a Finnish term that translates to "extreme environments" or "marginal environments." It refers to locations or conditions on Earth that are characterized by harsh physical factors, making them difficult for most life forms to survive and thrive. These environments often push the boundaries of biological adaptation.
Common examples of ääriympäristöissä include deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where extreme pressure, high temperatures, and toxic chemicals
Organisms that inhabit ääriympäristöissä are known as extremophiles. These organisms have evolved specialized biochemical, physiological, and