micro ch. 16

a community of all the organisms in a defined space.

sum total of all living organisms

physical space or location where a species of microbe lives

photosynthetic organisms that uses energy thru the sunlight

producers are used as nutrients by these organisms

attack consumers after death and use available energy for metabolism.

cycle that brings carbon dioxide back to system thru photosynthesis.

cyanobacteria and zooplankton

sulfate ions.

conversion of sulfur to hydrogen sulfide under anaerobic conditions in water-logged soils and muds

toxic to many, but certain photosynthetic bacteria use it as electron donor

cyanobacteria - released oxygen to atmosphere.

immobilized population of microbes caught in tangled web of ultramicroscopic fibers adhering to surface.

putting microorganisms to breaks down synthetic waste

coliform bacteria, group of G(-) rods