Purple is the new green
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 13:01
in Biology & Nature
CORAL GABLES, FL (May 3, 2010) -- Purple bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth. They are single celled microscopic organisms that play a vital role in sustaining the tree of life. This tiny organism lives in aquatic environments like the bottom of lakes and the colorful corals under the sea, using sunlight as their source of energy.