2006-12-26 22:04:33 · 3 answers · asked by ehandep_tr 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
In addition to spelling correctly, go to this website http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
click on pubmed and search those terms there. Good Luck.
2006-12-27 01:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by btpage0630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Failing that try Brock Biology of Microorganisms and/or Prescott, Harley and Klein's Microbiology. I know that certain genera of bacteria can break down oil slicks. And with regards to degradation generally, fungi are pretty useful. The Basidiomycetes are the only phyla (you might want to double check the classification, it's been a while since I did any mycolocgy) which are able to degrade lignin. Serpula lacrymans is a major problem in the US for degrading wooden structures in buildings. And certain bacteria and fungi are the only organisms capable of degrading cellulose in plants, Flexobacter spp. are important in the stomachs of ruminated animals such as cows to aid their digestion of grass.
2006-12-30 08:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dusky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spelling things correctly might be a helpful start. Try retyping your search using "biodegradation" and "microorganism."
2006-12-27 07:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by Niotulove 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋