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July 2021
FEMS conference in Hamburg, Germany, 2021
BPS will be hosting a session at the FEMS conference in Hamburg, Germany, 2021Diversity and ecology of aquatic phototrophic biofilms revealed interdisciplinary approaches and modern ‘omics techniques Phototrophic biofilms are an assemblage of microorganisms that are attached to a surface producing extracellular polymers that facilitate attachment and matrix formation in all illuminated environments and climate zones. Modern molecular techniques have revealed a surprisingly rich diversity of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi and other microbial eukaryotes that inhabit these biofilms revealing complex…
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Freshwater Field Meeting
The BPS and Quekett Microscopical Club are planning to hold another joint freshwater field meeting on the weekend of 3-5 September at Malham Tarn field centre. These are informal events with opportunities to collect and examine algae material from some beautiful locations. This year, Allan Pentecost will be guiding us around the phycological delights of the Malham. All BPS members are welcome but we particularly encourage students to attend. This is a good opportunity to learn about identification and ecology…
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