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I would be grateful if one of you could help me resolve an issue being debated on another forum, specifically concerning possible evolutions for lithotrophs.
-Is there any reason for a lithotrophic organism (specifically an iron-oxidizing one) to become colonial in areas in which no high concentrations are found?
-How long would it take, if the niche was empty, for a lithotrophic organism to become heterotrophic?
-What compounds posses the ability to be used in metabolism by lithotrophic organisms?
-Is there any advantage for a colonial lithotroph in areas with high mineral concentration to become specialized?
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