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A detailed map of the microverse: Microbial niches

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What defines the habitat — the ecological niche — of a microorganism? It is a combination of environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient content. But the exact contribution of each of these factors is difficult to predict. A research team has redefined microbial niches by determining which microorganisms live together.

Source: ScienceDaily.com