Microscopic observation of OD1 organisms. (a) CARD-FISH detection of OD1 organisms (green fluorescence) that make aggregates in the mineral particles. (b–h) Scanning electron microscopy energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy detection of the presence of Ca (b), Si (c), Fe (d), Mg (e), Cl (f), Na (g) and Cu (h) in the object that contains OD1 organisms. Blight (fluorescent) colors indicate the presence of minerals. The object contains silica (c), magnesium (d) and small amount of iron (f). Bars=5 μm.