title: In situ determination of metabolic activity in aquatic environments.
abstract: Methods used for measurement of in situ microbial activities are selectively reviewed. Complexities of sediments can lead to disturbance artifacts that may be obviated by new methods of measurement.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D002254:Carbonates / Q000378:metabolism; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000096:biosynthesis; D014871:Water Microbiology
chemical_list: D002254:Carbonates; D010743:Phospholipids; D010100:Oxygen