An Investigation of Amoebae from an Organically-Contaminated Aquifer at Cape Cod, Mass, USA.
Abstract
Eukaryotic microbes (protists) are now thought to be widespread in subsurface environments and evidence is accumulating that they play an important role in the biodegradation of organic contaminants in polluted aquifers. The most commonly isolated protists are flagellates and amoebae. In previous investigations, populations of subsurface protists have been analyzed using culture and enumeration techniques designed for a broad range of organisms. No studies have been made using techniques designed specially for amoebae. Since 1990, the Natural History Museum (in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire and the US Geological Survey) has studied the role of protists in an aquifer contaminated by treated sewage from the Otis Air Base at Cape Cod, Mass. Investigations to date have centered mainly on flagellates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA324573
Entities
People
- Alan Warren
Organizations
- Natural History Museum, London