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Betsey Dexter Dyer

Author of A Field Guide to Bacteria (Comstock Book)

5 Works 140 Members 3 Reviews

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Betsey Dexter Dyer is Professor of Biology at Wheaton College.

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The book has you looking around the world to find different kinds of bacteria. Some instructions given on how you can collect samples and even culture some of the species.

I find the book mind changing because I didn’t notice how prevalent bacteria is, and just how visible and how chemically influential.

The actual reading is a bit hard, sometimes slow, sometimes exciting, partly because the book is systematic in going through step by step. Good for later consultation but a bit of a drag while reading.

I wish there were more images of the small guys...
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yates9 | 1 other review | Feb 28, 2024 |
A fascinating introduction to the world of bacteria.
 
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danawl | Nov 12, 2012 |

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5
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140
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Rating
½ 4.3
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ISBNs
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