ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Acidophiles
;
alkaliphiles
;
extreme environments
;
extremophiles
;
halophiles
;
microbial ecology
;
thermophiles
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract This review describes the main natural extreme environments, characterized by high temperature, high and low pH and high salinity, that can be colonized by microorganisms. The environments covered are: freshwater alkaline hot springs; acidic solfatara fields; anaerobic geothermal mud and soils; acidic sulphur and pyrite areas; carbonate springs and alkaline soil; and soda and highly saline lakes. The community structure, in terms of available energy sources and representative autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms, is discussed for each type of habitat.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00339134
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