Thermophilic Bacteria is a comprehensive volume that describes all major bacterial groups that can grow above 60-65 degrees C (excluding the Archea). It contains the latest information on over 60 different species of aerobic and anaerobic thermophilic bacteria much of which is presented in tables for easy reference. They are excellent for use as a key for identifying and classifying new strains. Isolation, growth methods, characterization and identification, ecology, metabolism, and enzymology of thermophilic bacteria are examined in detail, and an extensive compilation of recent...