Microbial ecology
This book covers the ecological activities of microbes in the biosphere with an emphasis on microbial interactions within their environments and communities In thirteen concise and timely chapters, Microbial Ecology presents a broad overview of this rapidly growing field, explaining the basic princi...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley-Blackwell
2011.
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| Colección: | New York Academy of Sciences
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009665114606719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- MICROBIAL ECOLOGY; CONTENTS; PREFACE; GLOSSARY; 1 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY: BEGINNINGS AND THE ROAD FORWARD; 1.1 Central Themes; 1.2 Introduction; 1.2.1 Roots of Microbial Ecology; 1.2.2 Current Perspectives; 1.3 Timeline; 1.4 Microfossils; 1.5 Early Life; 1.5.1 The Precellular World; 1.5.2 The First Cell; 1.5.3 Development of Cellular Biology; 1.5.4 Evolution of Metabolic Pathways; 1.6 Characteristics of Microbial Life; 1.6.1 Structure and Evolution of Cell Shape; 1.6.2 Metabolism and Use of Energy; 1.6.3 Growth, Reproduction, and Development; 1.6.4 Adaptations and Response to Stimuli
- 1.7 Classification and Taxonomy: The Species Concept1.8 The Three Domains: Tree of Life; 1.9 Relationship of Microbial Ecology to General Ecology; 1.10 Changing Face of Microbial Ecology; 1.10.1 Change in Focus; 1.10.2 Diversity: From Culturing to Molecular Phylogeny; 1.11 Summary; 1.12 Delving Deeper: Critical Thinking Questions; Bibliographic Material; 2 DIVERSITY OF MICROORGANISMS; 2.1 Central Themes; 2.2 The Ubiquity of Microorganisms; 2.3 The Amazing Diversity of Morphologies; 2.3.1 Comparison of the Three Domains; 2.3.2 What's in a Name: Prokaryotes
- 2.3.3 Winogradsky's Experiments with Chemolithotrophs2.4 Diversity of Bacterial Groups; 2.4.1 Expansion of the Number of Bacterial Phyla; 2.4.2 Bacterial Portrait Gallery: Processes and Players; 2.5 Discovery of Archaea as a Separate Domain; 2.6 Archaeal Diversity; 2.6.1 Archaeal Portrait Gallery; 2.7 Archaea-Bacteria Differences; 2.8 Eukarya: A Changing Picture of Phylogenetic Diversity; 2.9 Protist Diversity; 2.9.1 Protist Gallery; 2.10 Fungal Diversity; 2.11 Algal Diversity; 2.12 Viral Diversity; 2.13 Summary; 2.14 Delving Deeper: Critical Thinking Questions; Bibliographic Material
- 3 COMPLEXITY AND SIMPLICITY OF CELL SYSTEMS3.1 Central Themes; 3.2 Introduction; 3.3 Cell Parameters; 3.3.1 Life at the Lowest Level; 3.3.2 Large Microorganisms; 3.4 Cell Movement and Chemotaxis; 3.5 Structures of Sporulation; 3.6 Nutrient Reserves and Storage Materials; 3.7 Cell-Cell Associations; 3.7.1 Cell Attachment; 3.7.2 Biofilms; 3.7.3 Filamentous Growth; 3.8 Cell Physiology and Metabolism; 3.8.1 Sensory Response; 3.8.2 Global Regulation; 3.8.3 Internal Membranes in Bacteria; 3.9 Energetics and Environment; 3.9.1 Heterotrophs; 3.9.2 Chemolithotrophs; 3.9.3 Photophosphorylation
- 3.9.4 Bacteriorhodopsin Reaction3.10 Bioelectrochemical Activities; 3.11 Summary; 3.12 Delving Deeper: Critical Thinking Questions; Bibliographic Material; 4 THE MICROBIAL HABITAT: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE; 4.1 Central Themes; 4.2 Habitats: An Overview; 4.2.1 The Niche; 4.3 Aquatic Habitats; 4.3.1 Freshwater; 4.3.2 Marine Habitats; 4.4 Soil Habitats; 4.4.1 Microbial Food Webs in the Soil Habitat; 4.5 Rock and Subsurface Habitats; 4.5.1 Rock Varnish; 4.5.2 Cave Habitats; 4.5.3 Groundwater; 4.5.4 Deep Subsurface; 4.6 Atmospheric Habitats; 4.6.1 Atmospheric Microbial Diversity: African Dust
- 4.6.2 Mysteries Remain
