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subglacial
adjective
geology, environment specialized(also mainly UKsub-glacial)uk /sʌbˈɡleɪ.si.əl/ us /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/
existing or happening below a glacier(= a large mass of ice that moves slowly):
subglacial lakeAbout 400 subglacial lakes are known in Antarctica.
New insights emerged regarding the origin and evolution of sub-glacial ecosystems.
Within the last decade, the study of subglacial ecosystems has advanced considerably.
Pressure accumulating in some subglacial lakes is released periodically.
By modelling this unique subglacial ecosystem, we can develop a better understanding of cold-dwelling microbes.
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