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Microbiology, Fifth Edition
Microbiology, 5/e
Lansing M Prescott, Augustana College
Donald A Klein, Colorado State University
John P Harley, Eastern Kentucky University

Microorganism Interactions and Microbial Ecology

Chapter Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:
  • discuss symbiotic relationships
  • give examples of each type of symbiosis
  • describe the roles microbes play in ecosystems
  • discuss the interactions of microorganisms with one another and with nonmicrobial members of ecosystems
  • describe the microorganisms found in extreme environments
  • discuss the various methods used to study microorganisms in the environment