Abstract
Microorganisms (microbes) are those life forms too small to be seen by the naked eye; that is, those that require a microscope or other form of magnification in order to be observed. The term microorganism is thus a functional description rather than a taxonomic one, and the grouping includes a wide variety of organisms. The article focuses on the functional role of microbes in the biosphere and in different types of habitats – especially in terms of flow of energy and matter.
Keywords
BacteriaBiogeochemical cyclingExtreme environmentsMicrobial pathogensSedimentsSoilsSymbiosis and Water columns
Keywords
BacteriaBiogeochemical cyclingExtreme environmentsMicrobial pathogensSedimentsSoilsSymbiosis and Water columns
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Encyclopedia of Biodiversity : Volume 1-7 |
Redaktører | Samuel M. Scheiner |
Forlag | Elsevier |
Publikationsdato | 2024 |
Udgave | 3 |
Sider | V2-852-V2-862 |
ISBN (Trykt) | 9780323984348 |
ISBN (Elektronisk) | 9780128225622 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2024 |
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