ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Barèges
;
barégine
;
sulfoxidizing bacteria
;
sulfurated waters
;
thermal springs
;
Thiobacterium
;
Thiothrix
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract An Attempt is made to define the nature of the ‘barégine’, a whitish mucilaginous complex found in the thermal waters of the village of Barèges, Hautes-Pyrénées, France, and the organisms responsible for its formation. In sulfurated waters, a Thiobacterium-like micro-organism produces this substance. It uses reduced sulfur as a source of energy. Filamentous species of Thiothrix, often indicated as the main element of barégine, are only part of an accompanying flora in this medium.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00020549
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