Microbial Biogeography: Patterns in Microbial Diversity across Space and Time

摘要: Microbes inhabit a wide range of habitats, from hot springs to the deep subsurface, and it is highly improbable that one will be able observe similar biogeographical patterns across full possible microbial habitats. This chapter primarily focuses on selected topics are particularly relevant researchers studying uncultivated microbes in natural environments order illustrate what do, or do not, currently know about their biogeography. However, important recognize "unknown unknowns" "known biogeography outnumber knowns." For this reason, highlights key where gaps one's knowledge apparent. A few research may ripe avenues for future also highlighted chapter. Although field principally spatial distribution organisms, temporal aspects important. The entire emphasizes how studies more difficult conduct than comparable plant animal biogeography, largely due problems associated with surveying communities. study help move beyond anecdotal observations build predictive understanding diversity factors influencing space time.