Biological soil crusts: webs of life in the desert
Fact sheet on the need to protect biological soil crusts in the desert. These crusts are most of the soil surface in deserts not covered by green plants and are inhabited by cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and other organisms useful to the ecosystem.
(Score: 1.000)
Microbiology and molecular ecology of biogeochemical cycles in aquatic environments
Describes research using molecular techniques to examine changes in microbial communities due to environmental pressures especially the effects of crude oil or cholorinated hydrocarbons. Includes links to study sites and related topics.
(Score: 1.000)
Protozoa
Chapter from Our Living Resources giving general information on protozoa with review of protozoans as environmental quality indicators, parasites, reservoirs of disease, in symbiotic relationships and ecological roles.
(Score: 0.690)
Biochemistry/Physiology Branch, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC)
Homepage for the Biochemistry and Physiology Branch in Columbia, MO, which develops analytical techniques (cell biosassay/immunoassay)on toxicity related to fish and wildlife; and conducts research in microbiology and physiology.
(Score: 0.630)
Scientists discover analog for extraterrestrial life in Idaho Hot Springs
Report on a community of microscopic organisms, Archaea, found deep in an Idaho hot spring living on hydrogen and carbon disoxide that could possibly exist on other planets. Includes links to related studies, investigators, and microbiology.
(Score: 0.482)
Ohio Districts Microbiology Program
Overview of microobiology projects related to water quality investigating bacteria, viral and protozoan pathogens and indicators in the environment with links to publications, analytical and field methods, laboratory, and current projects.
(Score: 0.434)
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Definition:
Branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms. [American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]