Rio Tinto Collection - For Educators
Euglena mutabilis palmelloid mass collected from Rio Tinto, Spain. This image was taken by Linda Amaral Zettler and provided courtesy of the Marine Biological Laboratory Micro*scope web site.
- Survival of the Fittest Microbes: Examining the Conditions of One River and the Microbes that Thrive There. In this lesson, created for grades 6 - 12, students learn about the harsh conditions of Spain's Rio Tinto River and research the microbes that nonetheless manage to thrive... (more info)
Other Rio Tinto Collections
General Collection: Resources such as news articles, web sites, and reference pages provide a comprehensive array of information about Rio Tinto.
Advanced Collection: Compiled for professionals and advanced learners, this collection includes resources such as journal articles, academic reviews, and surveys.
Microbial Mining: This collection highlights online resources dedicated to microbial mining.
For additional resources about Rio Tinto, search the Microbial Life collection.