Microbial Ecology: Organisms, Habitats and Activities

List of figures; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The microbial world: a brief introductory review; 3. Characterization and occurence of the major groups of microorganisms; 4. The natural environments of microorganisms; 5. Structure, behaviour and growth of microorganisms as related to the environment; 6. Dispersal of microorganisms and development of microbial populations; 7. Interactions; 8. Microbial activities of ecological significance; 9. Methods used for the study of microorganisms in their natural environments: a guide to pertinent literature; Epilogue; Index.