Environmental microbiology

Varnam, A. H.

Environmental microbiology [recurso electrónico] / Alan H. Varnam ; Malcolm G. Evans, photographer. - London : Manson, c2000. - 1 online resource (160 p.) : ill. (some col.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents; Preface; Glossary; Acknowledgements; 1 Overview; 2 Aquatic Environments; 3 Terrestrial Environments; 4 Extreme Environments; Appendices; Further Reading; Index.

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Micro-organisms play a major role in the geochemistry of the planet, forming the basic stage in the food chain, and thus sustaining the existence of higher evolutionary life. The continuing interaction between these living organisms and the environment, combined with their exploitation by man are shaping the material world today. Over the last few years our understanding has increased considerably due to the development of new technology and the emergence of new paradigms which have enabled the microbiologist to view the microbial world, and its significance to life, with new eyes. Combining th.


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Microbial ecology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Biology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Microbiology.
Microbiologie.
Ecologie.
Milieubiologie.
Mikroorganismus.
Ökosystem.
Mikrobiologie.
Ökologie.
Microbial ecology.


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