Microbial Ecology: Organisms, Habitats, 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.