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Magnetotaxsis on Mars?

Adam — 5/9/2008 9:20:28 AM (archived)

Hi Larry

I've got to wonder why microbes would have magnetite when Mars' magnetic field is long dead - just how old is ALH84001 supposed to be???

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What Mars Fossils Might Look Like - Socrates II - 5/5/2008 2:17:11 PM
- ALH84001 - E.P. - 5/6/2008 12:43:10 AM
  - In the year 84001??? ;-) ;-) ;-) (n/t) - Jacob - 5/6/2008 1:50:01 PM
    - Is There Life On Mars - Ask A Magnet - Socrates II - 5/7/2008 3:56:32 AM
      - Magnetotaxsis on Mars? - Adam - 5/9/2008 9:20:28 AM
        
        4.5 BILLION years - nick hoffman - 5/10/2008 2:58:20 AM
      - If there is, will it present a threat to the Earth's biosphere? - E.P. - 5/7/2008 10:01:24 PM
        
        Is Mars Between Ice Ages? - Socrates II - 5/9/2008 8:30:27 PM
        
        Yes - after the next major impact, Mars will warm, and have an Ice Age - E.P. - 5/10/2008 4:48:18 PM
        
        Bad analogue - nick hoffman - 5/10/2008 3:01:44 AM

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