Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments

Joseph Seckbach

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Kluwer Academic Publishers
30 November 2003

Veterinary bacteriology, virology, parasitology; Microbiology (non-medical)

Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology

Modern methods and approaches, such as the analysis of molecular sequences to infer evolutionary relationships among organisms, have provided vast new sets of data to further our understanding ofliving organisms, but there remain enigmas in the biological world that will keep scientists working and thinking for decades. Microorganisms by virtue of their small size and almost unbounded diversity provide ample examples of intriguing mysteries that are being challenged with all of the techniques the modern scientific arsenal can provide. One whole arena of this battle to resolve puzzling mysteries about various microorganisms is the almost unbelievable ability of many micro-organisms to live in extreme environments. Whether the challenge is extreme heat, cold, pressure, hyper salinity, alkalinity or acidity, some micro-organisms live now where no life might seem possible. This fascinating state of affairs is the context for this present volume edited by Joseph Seckbach. This Volume is a compilation of many of the especially interesting questions and biological challenges that arise in the consideration of microorganisms in general and the extremophiles in particular.

Edited by: Joseph Seckbach
Imprint: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 2.180kg
ISBN: 9781402018633
ISBN 10: 1402018630
Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology
Pages: 687
Publication Date: 30 November 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments

It is a good reference source for traditional extreme habitats and also provides many novel topics, such as lab-induced endosymbiosis, and good review chapters on basic physiology and metabolism. <br>(European Journal of Phycology, 36 (2001)