Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a relaxing soak in one of Montana’s numerous hot springs. Sometimes it’s enough to simply picture yourself there as you watch snow fall beyond the office window or plan your next hiking trip instead of paying attention in class. If you’re like me, when you are fortunate enough to experience those soothing waters instead of just daydreaming about them, you may also wonder, “What else in in here?” The answer is…prokaryotes. Listen to learn more about them…

This Field Note was written by Shelly Pace. Would you be interested in writing one? Contact Allison De Jong, Field Notes editor, at adejong [at] montananaturalist [dot] org or 406.327.0405. Please visit the Field Notes website at the Montana Natural History Center for more information.