Aquatic microbiology - Rheinheimer, G. (Gerhard) 1927- (London New York Wiley, 1974)
Table of Contents: Preface.-- 1. Introduction. -- 2. Environments of Aquatic Micro-organisms. 2.1. Subterranean Waters. 2.2. Surface Waters. -- 3. Aquatic Bacteria. 3.1. Bacteria of Inland Waters. 3.2. Bacteria of Salt Lakes 3.3. Marine Bacteria. -- 4. Aquatic Fungi. 4.1. Fungi of Inland Waters. 4.2. Fungi of Salt Lakes. 4.3. Marine Fungi. -- 5. Distribution of Bacteria and Fungi in Waters. 5.1. Distribution in Springs and Rivers. 5.2. Distribution in Lakes. 5.3. Distribution in the Sea. 5.4. Distribution in Sediments of Inland Waters. 5.5. Distribution in Marine Sediments. -- 6. The Influence of Physical and Chemical Factors on Aquatic Micro-organisms. 6.1. Light. 6.2. Temperature. 6.3. Pressure. 6.4. Turbidity. 6.5. Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Redox Potential. 6.6. Salinity. 6.7. Inorganic Substances. 6.8. Organic Substances. 6.9. Dissolved Gases. -- 7. The Influence of Biological Factors on Aquatic Micro-organisms. 7.1. Competition for Nutrients. 7.2. Bacteria and Fungi as Food for other Micro-organisms. 7.3. Bacteria and Fungi Parasitized by other Micro-organisms. -- 8. Micro-organisms Inhabiting Plants and Animals. 8.1. Surface Growth. 8.2. Commensals in Animal Organs. 8.3. Parasites. 8.4. Symbionts. -- 9. The Role of Bacteria and Fungi in the Cycling of Elements in Waters. 9.1. Production of Organic Matter. 9.2. Breakdown of Organic Matter. 9.3. Nitrogen Cycle. 9.4. Sulphur Cycle. 9.5. Phosphorus Cycle. 9.6. Iron and Manganese Cycles. -- 10. Micro-organisms and Sedimentation. 10.1. The Role of Micro-organisms in the Formation of Sediments. 10.2. Transformation of Sediments by the Activity of Micro-organisms. -- 11. The Role of Micro-organisms in the Origin of Mineral Resources. 11.1. Peat, Brown Coal and Petroleum. 11.2. Sulphur. 11.3. Ores. -- 12. Micro-organisms and Water Pollution. 12.1. The Microflora of Sewage. 12.2. Pathogens in Waters. 12.3. The Role of Micro-organisms in the Self-Purification of Waters. -- 13. The Economic Significance of Aquatic Micro-organisms. 13.1. Fermentation of Algae and Fish. 13.2. Spoilage of Fish and other Aquatic Products. 13.3. Rotting of Nets, Ropes and Woven Textiles. 13.4. Destruction of Wood, Cork and Rubber. 13.5. Corrosion. -- 14. Outlook. References. Index.
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Translation of Mikrobiologie der Gewèasser.
Bibliography: p. [169]-180.
Keywords: Water -- Microbiology