x, 425 pages 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Contents
Preface -- Microbial properties and diversity -- Microbial metabolism -- Cell surface reactivity and metal sorption -- Biomineralization -- Microbial zonation -- Early microbial life -- References -- Index
Summary
"Introduction to Geomicrobiology is a timely and comprehensive overview of how microbial life has affected Earth's environment through time. It shows how the ubiquity of microorganisms, their high chemical reactivity, and their metabolic diversity make them a significant factor controlling the chemical composition of our planet."--BOOK JACKET
