A Qualitative Study of the Bacterial Flora of Sea and Land Breezes

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Wind is an important factor in the interchange of bacteria from land and sea. Off-sea breezes carry a preponderance of marine bacteria; off-land breezes are laden principally with terrestrial forms. These conditions were observed not only near shore but also more than 100 miles at sea or inland. The studies suggest that the bacterial content of the atmosphere may aid the meteorologist in determining whether air masses are of marine or continental origin. Marine bacteria differ from terrestrial forms in their ability to grow on sea water nutrient agar as well as in certain minor morph. and physiol. characteristics.

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