There is a possibility out there that one of Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has a chance at having or supporting life. Europa seems to be made of a gigantic ocean, which scientist came up with because they couldn’t figure out how it’s surface was so flat. For more information and a video click Here.
Jupiter’s moon Europa should have enough oxygen-rich water to support not only simple micro-organisms but also complex life, according to a University of Arizona researcher who studies ice flows on the frozen moon.
Judging by how quickly Europa’s surface ice is replenished, Richard Greenberg estimates that enough oxygen reaches the subterranean ocean to sustain “macrofauna” — more complex, animal-like organisms.
Assuming Europa life forms would need as much oxygen as Earth-like fish, Greenberg estimates the moon’s ocean has enough oxygen to support 6.6 billion pounds of macrofauna.
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