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Their World: A Diversity of Microbial Environments

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  • © 2016

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Editors:
  1. Christon J. Hurst

    1. Cincinnati, USA

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  • The introductory volume in the new and exciting book series Advances in Environmental Microbiology
  • Written by eminent scientists
  • Richly illustrated throughout
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Advances in Environmental Microbiology (AEM, volume 1)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Towards a Unified Understanding of Evolution, Habitat and Niche

    • Christon J. Hurst
    Pages 1-33

  3. Defining the Concept of a Species Physiological Boundaries and Barriers

    • Christon J. Hurst
    Pages 35-67

  4. Microbes and the Fossil Record: Selected Topics in Paleomicrobiology

    • Alexandru M. F. Tomescu, Ashley A. Klymiuk, Kelly K. S. Matsunaga, Alexander C. Bippus, Glenn W. K. Shelton
    Pages 69-169

  5. Endolithic Microorganisms and Their Habitats

    • Christopher R. Omelon
    Pages 171-201

  6. The Snotty and the Stringy: Energy for Subsurface Life in Caves

    • Daniel S. Jones, Jennifer L. Macalady
    Pages 203-224

  7. Microbiology of the Deep Continental Biosphere

    • Thomas L. Kieft
    Pages 225-249

  8. Microbiology of the Deep Subsurface Geosphere and Its Implications for Used Nuclear Fuel Repositories

    • J. R. McKelvie, D. R. Korber, G. M. Wolfaardt
    Pages 251-300

  9. Life in Hypersaline Environments

    • Aharon Oren
    Pages 301-339

  10. Microbes and the Arctic Ocean

    • Iain Dickinson, Giselle Walker, David A. Pearce
    Pages 341-381
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This volume summarizes recent advances in environmental microbiology by providing fascinating insights into the diversity of microbial life that exists on our planet. The first two chapters present theoretical perspectives that help to consolidate our understanding of evolution as an adaptive process by which the niche and habitat of each species develop in a manner that interconnects individual components of an ecosystem. This results in communities that function by simultaneously coordinating their metabolic and physiologic actions. The third contribution addresses the fossil record of microorganisms, and the subsequent chapters then introduce the microbial life that currently exists in various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Coverage of the geosphere addresses endolithic organisms, life in caves and the deep continental biosphere, including how subsurface microbial life may impact spent nuclear fuel repositories. The discussion of the hydrosphere includes hypersaline environments and arctic food chains. By better understanding examples from the micro biosphere, we can elucidate the many ways in which the niches of different species, both large and small, interconnect within the overlapping habitats of this world, which is governed by its microorganisms.

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​“Overall the three book series is an excellent resource that describes a new vision for microbial ecology based upon the guiding principles of evolution, habitat, and niche.  The series provides a rich set of examples that emphasize all three aspects of these guiding principles along with the interaction of microbial species within the context of these guiding principles.  The series is a must read that provides a new look at how the microbial world works.” (Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Ph.D, P.E., Professor of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA)

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  • Cincinnati, USA

    Christon J. Hurst

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