书目名称 | Microbes: The Foundation Stone of the Biosphere |
编辑 | Christon J. Hurst |
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概述 | Shares fascinating insights into the evolutionary, biological and ecological importance of microorganisms.Offers a collection of unique essays, written by noted scientists from various fields.Includes |
丛书名称 | Advances in Environmental Microbiology |
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描述 | .This collection of essays discusses fascinating aspects of the concept that microbes are at the root of all ecosystems. The content is divided into seven parts, the first of those emphasizes that microbes not only were the starting point, but sustain the rest of the biosphere and shows how life evolves through a perpetual struggle for habitats and niches. Part II explains the ways in which microbial life persists in some of the most extreme environments, while Part III presents our understanding of the core aspects of microbial metabolism. Part IV examines the duality of the microbial world, acknowledging that life exists as a balance between certain processes that we perceive as being environmentally supportive and others that seem environmentally destructive. In turn, Part V discusses basic aspects of microbial symbioses, including interactions with other microorganisms, plants and animals. The concept of microbial symbiosis as a driving force in evolution is covered in Part VI. In closing, Part VII explores the adventure of microbiological research, including some reminiscences from and perspectives on the lives and careers of microbe hunters..Given its mixture of science and p |
出版日期 | Book 2021 |
关键词 | Coevolution; Deep Subsurface; Metabolic Diversity; Microbiome; Microorganisms; Microbial Communities; Micr |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63512-1 |
isbn_softcover | 978-3-030-63514-5 |
isbn_ebook | 978-3-030-63512-1Series ISSN 2366-3324 Series E-ISSN 2366-3332 |
issn_series | 2366-3324 |
copyright | Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 |