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An example for symbiotic bacteria is

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Erwinia amylovora
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Rhizobium leguminosarum
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Xanthomonas compestris
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens
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Solution

The correct option is B Rhizobium leguminosarum
Those bacteria which live in a symbiotic manner with other organisms are called symbiotic bacteria. It is a form in which the host and the pathogen both are benefited. For example Rhizobium bacteria associates with root modules, plants provide shelter to Rhizobium bacteria and the bacteria helps in nitrogen fixation.
So, the correct option is 'Rhizobium leguminosarum'.

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