Microorganisms in heavy metals (Metallotolerant)
Metallotolerant Definition and CharacteristicsMetallotolearnt microorganisms are the microorganisms that are capable of tolerating and detox...
Environmental Microbiology
Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment.
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Microorganisms in rocks (Endolith/Hypolith)
Endolith Definition and CharacteristicsEndolith is an organism that survives in various inhospitable environments throughout the world,...
Microorganisms in extreme pressure (Piezophiles/ Barophiles)
Piezophile Definition and CharacteristicsBarophiles are defined as organisms that grow and thrive optimally at pressures greater than atmosp...
Microorganisms in extreme sugar concentrations (Osmophiles)
Osmophile Definition and CharacteristicsOsmophiles are a group of organisms that are adapted to survive in environments with high osmotic pr...
Microorganisms in extreme salinity (Halophiles)
Halophile Definition and CharacteristicsHalophiles are a group of extremophiles that require high salt concentrations for their survival and...
Microorganisms in extreme low humidity/water activity (Xerophiles)
Xerophile Definition and CharacteristicsXerophiles are a group of extremophiles that are capable of surviving in environments with low avail...
Microorganisms in extreme pH (Acidophile/Alkaliphile)
Acidophile Definition and CharacteristicsAcidophiles are organisms that can survive and thrive at highly acidic conditions (usually at...
Microorganisms in extreme temperature
Psychrophile Definition and CharacteristicsPsychrophiles, literally meaning cold-loving, are organisms adapted to growth at low tempera...
Microorganisms in extreme Radiation (Radiophiles)
Radiophile Definition and CharacteristicsRadiophiles are a group of extremophiles that are capable of surviving extreme forms of radiations...
Microbiology In Extreme Environments (Types and Examples)
An extreme environment is a habitat characterized by harsh environmental conditions further than the optimal range for the development of hu...
Microbial interaction and its types with examples
Introductions Biological interactions are the effects that the organisms in a community have on one another. There are completely different...
Biodegradation- Definition, Microbes, Factors, Steps
Biodegradation is a natural process, whereas Bioremediation is a man-made biotechnological process.Both these processes are very important f...