Definition - What does Tensile Strength mean? Tensile strength is the ability of a material to withstand a pulling (tensile) force. It is customarily measured in units of force per cross-sectional area. This is an important concept in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering and structural engineering.
Microorganisms In A Compost Pile. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes account for most of the decomposition that takes place in a pile. They are considered chemical decomposers, because they change the chemistry of organic wastes.
Microorganisms of three types are known to cause feminization of their hosts. One type, microsporidians and other simple protists,as yet are known to infect only crustaceans. The other types are both bacteria, with Wolbachia, causing feminization in crustaceans and insects, and Cardinium causing feminization in mites.