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Geological Biosignature

Structures preserved in rock that life can build — layered stromatolites, biominerals, and microfossils. Perseverance is exploring an ancient Martian river delta where such signs might be preserved.

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  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.