Microorganisms (Microbes), Role of

Tom Fenchel*

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

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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
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelEncyclopedia of Biodiversity : Volume 1-7
RedaktørerSamuel M. Scheiner
ForlagElsevier
Publikationsdato2024
Udgave3
SiderV2-852-V2-862
ISBN (Trykt)9780323984348
ISBN (Elektronisk)9780128225622
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2024

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