Ecology of protozoa : the biology of free-living phagotrophic protists
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Ecology of protozoa : the biology of free-living phagotrophic protists
Springer, c2020
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Previous edition: published as by Tom Fenchel. Madison: Science Tech Publishers, 1987
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book emphasises the important role that protozoa play in many natural eco systems. To shed new light on their individual adaptive skills, the respective chapters examine the ecology and functional biology of this diverse group of eukaryotic microbes. Protozoa are well-established model organisms that exemplify many general problems in population ecology and community ecology, as well as evolutionary biology. Their particular characteristics, like large population sizes, life cycles and motile sensory behaviour, have a profound impact on their survival, distribution, and interaction with other species. Thus, readers will also be introduced to protozoan habitats in a broad range of environments.
Even though this group of unicellular organisms is highly diverse, the authors focus on shared ecological patterns. Students and scientists working in the areas of eukaryotic microbiology and ecology will appreciate this updated and revised 2nd Edition as a valuable reference guide to the "lifestyles" of protozoa.
Table of Contents
1 What is a Protozoan?2 Ecological Physiology: Motility3 Ecological Physiology: Feeding4 Ecological Physiology: Bioenergetics5 Ecological Physiology: Other Aspects6 Symbiosis7 The Niches of Protozoa8 Protozoan Communities: Marine Habitats9 Protozoan Communities: Freshwater Habitats10 Protozoan Communities: Terrestrial Habitats11 Symbiotic Protozoa12 Concluding Remarks.- References.
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