This stunning photographic essay opens a new frontier for readers to explore through words and images. Microbial studies have clarified life's origins on Earth, explained the functioning of ecosystems, and improved both crop yields and human health. Scott Chimileski and Roberto Kolter are expert guides to an invisible world waiting in plain sight.-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
From an ancient chalk graveyard -- To the heartbeat of earth -- Under Celia Thaxter's garden -- Intelligent slime -- Tales of symbiosis -- On the kitchen counter -- There is life at the edge of sight.
Note
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 12, 2017).