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Bacteria and Archaea in acidic environments and a key to morphological identification

January 1, 2000

Natural and anthropogenic acidic environments are dominated by bacteria and Archaea. As many as 86 genera or species have been identified or isolated from pH <4.5 environments. This paper reviews the worldwide literature and provide tables of morphological characteristics, habitat information and a key for light microscope identification for the non-microbiologist.

Publication Year 2000
Title Bacteria and Archaea in acidic environments and a key to morphological identification
DOI 10.1023/A:1004062519263
Authors E. I. Robbins
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Hydrobiologia
Index ID 70022378
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse