Intestinal Microorganisms of Termites and Other Invertebrates (Soil Biology)
Contributors: Helmut König (Editor); Ajit Varma (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 483
ISBN-13: 9783540281801
Subjects: Microbiology (non-medical); Life Sciences - Zoology - General; Science; Science/Mathematics; Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Life Sciences - Ecology; Cellulose Digestion; Gut Microbiota; Intestinal Habitats; Science / Microbiology; Intestines; Microbiology; Soil invertebrates; Termites
Description: "Intestinal Microorganisms of Termites and Other Invertebrates focuses on the microbes in gut systems of soil animals. It starts with a profound overview of the biology of soil invertebrates. A major part deals with the gut microbiota of termites, the best investigated gut system of invertebrates. Termites are important soil processors in tropical and subtropical regions. Insight is given into the intestinal microbiota of further relevant primary litter decomposers, such as earthworms, springtails, millipeds, and woodlice. Novel techniques for studying intestinal microbes complete the volume."--BOOK JACKET.