# Microbiology for Earth Scientists

- By: Matthew F Kirk
- Publisher: Kansas State University
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_for_Earth_Scientists_(Kirk))
- Licence: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_for_Earth_Scientists_(Kirk)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/bio-131067/pdf

Microorganisms are the most abundant form of life on Earth and in recent decades it has become increasingly clear that their collective activities are one of the dominant forces shaping the Earth. This book is specifically designed for earth science students and can provide a helpful free resource for students in Geomicrobiology courses. However, portions of the book can also have value for students and professionals from any field who are interested in environmental microbiology.