Halophilic microorganisms and their environments

Halophilic micro-organisms present questions to scientists on the strategies used to cope with high osmotic pressures exerted by hypersaline brines. This work presents in-depth discussions on issues such as taxonomy, then moves on to occurrence and functioning in specific areas.

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Main Author Oren, Aharon
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Kluwer Academic Pub 2002
Springer
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Springer Netherlands
Edition1
SeriesCellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology
Subjects
Aquatic biology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, general
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Freshwater & Marine Ecology
Geochemistry
Halophilic microorganisms
Life Sciences
Microbial Ecology
Nature Conservation
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Summary:Halophilic micro-organisms present questions to scientists on the strategies used to cope with high osmotic pressures exerted by hypersaline brines. This work presents in-depth discussions on issues such as taxonomy, then moves on to occurrence and functioning in specific areas.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9781402008290
1402008295
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9789401742467
9789401742474
9401742472
ISSN:1566-0400
DOI:10.1007/0-306-48053-0