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What is meant by microbes

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. A microbe is a microscopic organism. Microbes can be multi-cellular or single-celled organisms and include bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae. Microbes can be found in every type of environment, and play a crucial role in ecosystems because they act as decomposers. Microbes can be either beneficial or harmful to plants.

Microbes are also referred to as microorganisms.


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