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Observations on some aquatic Actinomycetes of streams and rivers
Author(s) -
WILLOUGHBY L. G.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
freshwater biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.297
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1365-2427
pISSN - 0046-5070
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2427.1971.tb01544.x
Subject(s) - streams , river ecosystem , ecology , biology , aquatic ecosystem , colonization , ecosystem , computer network , computer science
Summary Actinomycetes of the family Actinoplanaceae, especially Actinoplanes , are readily isolated from the flowing waters of local rivers and streams and it seems clear that such lotic environments are favoured for colonization by these organisms. In this contribution evidence is produced that part at least of this activity can be ascribed to the utilization of wood as a growth substratum. Some other aquatic Actinomycetes of less certain affinity were also shown to be capable of growth on wood, under the conditions of pure culture.