TY - BOOK AU - Varnam,A.H. AU - Evans,M.G. TI - Environmental microbiology SN - 9781840765489 (electronic bk.) AV - QR100 .V37 2000eb U1 - 579/.17 22 PY - 2000/// CY - London PB - Manson KW - Microbial ecology KW - SCIENCE KW - Life Sciences KW - Biology KW - bisacsh KW - Microbiology KW - Microbiologie KW - gtt KW - Ecologie KW - Milieubiologie KW - Mikroorganismus KW - swd KW - Ökosystem KW - Mikrobiologie KW - Ökologie KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents; Preface; Glossary; Acknowledgements; 1 Overview; 2 Aquatic Environments; 3 Terrestrial Environments; 4 Extreme Environments; Appendices; Further Reading; Index; Electronic reproduction; [S.l.]; HathiTrust Digital Library; 2010 N2 - 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 UR - http://148.231.10.114:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&an=363756 ER -