# Polar Research and Ecology

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/polar-research-and-ecology-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 414,768 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the microbial diversity, adaptation, and ecological roles of microorganisms in Antarctic ecosystems, including permafrost, glaciers, and extreme cold environments. It explores the impact of climate change on Antarctic microbiota and the biogeographical distribution of extremophiles. The research covers a wide range of topics such as psychrophilic lifestyles, biodiversity, and the influence of human activities on Antarctic environments. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Environmental Science |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12180 |
| Works | 83,690 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Rob Knight](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rob-knight/)
- [Peer Bork](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peer-bork/)
- [Mark A. Bradford](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-a-bradford/)
- [Philippe Ciais](https://scholariq.org/researchers/philippe-ciais/)
- [Peter B. Reich](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peter-b-reich/)
- [F. Stuart Chapin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/f-stuart-chapin/)
- [Noah Fierer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/noah-fierer/)
- [J. Gregory Caporaso](https://scholariq.org/researchers/j-gregory-caporaso/)
- [Catherine Lozupone](https://scholariq.org/researchers/catherine-lozupone/)
- [James M. Tiedje](https://scholariq.org/researchers/james-m-tiedje/)
- [Philip Hugenholtz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/philip-hugenholtz/)
- [‪Damià Barceló](https://scholariq.org/researchers/damia-barcelo/)

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