microbial
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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If microbes once lived on Mars, could microbial processes also help us build there?
From Science Daily
Viruses and bacteria are often viewed as harmful, but researchers at Flinders University are drawing attention to a lesser-known side of the microbial world.
From Science Daily
MPs DOM is largely made up of small, biologically accessible molecules that may stimulate or suppress microbial growth, disrupt nutrient cycles, or interact with metals and other pollutants.
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"When we first observed the vents through the ROV cameras, we were stunned by their diversity and beauty -- from shimmering, boiling fluids to thick microbial mats covering the chimneys."
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"On Earth, ice can preserve biomarkers of past life, and it can also host microbial populations. So, it could tell us if Mars was ever habitable."
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