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How do microbes clean the environment

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  • Microbes like bacteria and fungi act on the the bodies of dead plants and animals and convert them into simple substances .
  • These substances are used by other plants and animals.
  • Removal of dead bodies by the action of microbes keeps our planet clean.
  • Bacteria are also used in sewage treatment,where they help in the decay of waste organic matter
  • Thus microorganisms help in keeping our environment clean.

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