Some scientists have speculated that simple life forms could exist in the
nicer regions of the planet's atmosphere, or underground where the
temperatures are consistent and a lot cooler.
The growing evidence that Venus may have been more Earthlike in the
distant past does give some boost to their idea of surviving life there.
And if some rocks from Earth or Mars made it to Venus ages ago, that
doesn't hurt the chances either.
But imagine if something could survive on the Venusian surface.... would
it even be possible given the 900 degree F temperatures? The sulfuric
acid might not be such a problem, as there are creatures which can live
in such environments.
And let us not forget Deinococcus radiodurans, which laughs (if it could)
at extremes of radiation and temperature, among other things.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060122.html
Space/Science » in reply to re: The theory of Venus totally resurfacing itself via massive volcanic eruptions 500 mya...
And Venus may not be quite dead yet
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