Microorganisms (Microbes), Role of

Tom Fenchel

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822562-2.00283-8

Microorganisms (Microbes), Role of

Tom Fenchel^*

^*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

Marine Biological Section

Publikation: Bidrag til bog/antologi/rapport › Bidrag til bog/antologi › Forskning › peer review

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

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Titel	Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
Redaktører	Samuel M. Scheiner
Antal sider	11
Vol/bind	2
Forlag	Elsevier
Publikationsdato	2013
Udgave	3
Sider	852-862
ISBN (Trykt)	9780323984348
ISBN (Elektronisk)	9780128225622
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822562-2.00283-8
Status	Udgivet - 2013

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