Analysis of structural and physiological profiles to assess the effects of Cu on biofilm microbial communities

Authors :: Massieux, B.
Boivin, M.E.Y.
Ende, F.P. van den
Langenskiold, J.
Marvan, P.
Zwart, G.
Laanbroek, H.J.
Admiraal, W.
Barranguet, C.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. August, 2004, Vol. 70 Issue 8, p4512, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The effects of copper on the structural and physiology of freshwater biofilm microbial communities were investigated. The results indicate that copper affected the physiology of the biofilm and had an effect on the structure of the communities composing this biofilm.

Subjects :: Copper -- Influence
Copper -- Chemical properties
Freshwater fauna -- Investigations
Microbial mats -- Structure
Microbial mats -- Influence
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Biological sciences

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