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ZOOGLOEA [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
OBS

A jelly-like matrix developed by bacteria. A major part of activated sludge floc and of trickling filter slime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Voile qui se forme à la surface de certains liquides (vinaigre, eaux résiduaires), constitué généralement de bactéries dont les cellules s'entourent de capsules visqueuses constituées de polysaccharides ou de protéines.

OBS

La zooglée forme la partie active des lits bactériens dans l'épuration biologique des eaux usées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
OBS

Capa mucilaginosa que contiene bacterias, protozoos y hongos, que cubre las superficies de un medio en un filtro biológico maduro, una arena de filtración lenta o las paredes de las tuberías de un alcantarillado.

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