Sigee, D. C.

Freshwater microbiology : biodiversity and dynamic interactions o f microorganisms in the aquatic environment / David C. Sigee. - Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, c2005. - xv, 524 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [495]-516) and index.

Microbial diversity and freshwater ecosystems -- Freshwater environm ents : the influence of physico-chemical conditions on microbial commun ities -- Algae : the major microbial biomass in freshwater systems -- C ompetition for light -- Inorganic nutrients : uptake and cycling in fre shwater systems -- Bacteria : the main heterotrophic microorganisms in freshwater systems -- Viruses : major parasites in the freshwater envir onment -- Fungi and fungal-like organisms : aquatic biota with a myceli al growth form -- Grazing activities in the freshwater environment : th e role of protozoa and invertebrates -- Eutrophication : the microbial response to high nutrient levels.

0471485284 (cloth : alk. paper) 0471485292 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Freshwater microbiology.

579.176

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