Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Q Give an example of a single microbial species contributing to herbivore nutrition. What is an example of a single microbial species that can contribute to herbivore pathology?
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