Advances in Earth Science ›› 2013, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (2): 262-268. doi: 10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2013.02.0262

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Biogenic Sulfides in the Earth System:Type, Formation Mechanism and Relationship with the Origin of Life

Xu Hengchao, Peng Xiaotong   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Marine Geology, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
  • Received:2013-01-16 Revised:2013-01-28 Online:2013-02-10 Published:2013-02-10

Xu Hengchao, Peng Xiaotong. Biogenic Sulfides in the Earth System:Type, Formation Mechanism and Relationship with the Origin of Life[J]. Advances in Earth Science, 2013, 28(2): 262-268.

Biogenic sulfides, an important type of biogenic minerals, are commonly form  in sea water and fresh water environment. They are actively involved in metal and sulfur biogeochemical cycles, and also may play a role in the origin of life on the early Earth. In modern natural settings, biogenic sulfides are closely associated with the activities of various organisms. Both microorganism and macrofauna can control or induce the formation of biogenic sulfides. Here, we review the latest research progresses in biogenic sulfides, related organisms, formation mechanism and relationship with the origin of life on the Earth.

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