Freshwater microbiology : biodiversity and dynamic interactions of microorganisms in the freshwater environment / David C. Sigee.

Author/creator Sigee, David C.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, ©2005.
Descriptionxviii, 524 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Microbial diversity and freshwater ecosystems freshwater environments: the influence of physico-chemical conditions on microbial communities -- Freshwater environments : the influence of physico-chemical conditions on microbial communities -- Algae : the major microbial biomass in freshwater systems -- Competition for light -- Inorganic nutrients : uptake and cycling in freshwater systems -- Bacteria : the main heterotrophic microorganisms in freshwater systems -- Viruses : major parasites in the freshwater environment -- Fungi and fungal-like organisms : aquatic biota with a mycelial growth form -- Grazing activities in the freshwater environment : the role of protozoa and invertebrates -- Eutrophication : the microbial response to high nutrient levels.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [495]-516) and index.
LCCN 2004021738
ISBN0471485284 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0471485292 (pbk. : alk. paper)