Chapter 1. Microbial Diversity and Freshwater Ecosystems
Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470011254.ch1
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sigee, D. C. (2005) Microbial Diversity and Freshwater Ecosystems, in Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470011254.ch1
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
- Published Print: 10 DEC 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471485292
Online ISBN: 9780470011256
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- microorganisms;
- oceanography;
- limnology;
- ecosystem;
- food webs;
- autochthonous carbon
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
General introduction
Biodiversity of microorganisms
Biodiversity in ecosystems, communities, and species populations
The biofilm community: a small-scale freshwater ecosystem
The pelagic ecosystem: a large-scale unit within the lake environment
Homeostasis and ecosystem stability
Pelagic food webs
Communities and food webs of running waters