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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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"Individuals may have been carrying the bacteria but died before it could show up in the skeleton," cautioned Kelmelis.

From Science Daily

New research from Arizona State University shows that bacteria can travel in unexpected ways even when their usual propulsion system fails.

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This is partly because the bacterium forms spores that can survive treatment and later grow into new bacteria.

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She had sought medical help several times for her worsening condition and been prescribed antibiotics - but not ones that could tackle the bacteria causing her infection.

From BBC

Footage from remotely operated submersibles exploring seafloors far below the photic zone revealed that microbial mats can develop there as well, but they are produced by chemosynthetic bacteria.

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