Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The ecological contributions of viruses.
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The viruses are acellular entities that become active inside the host cell. These are the most abundant and ubiquitous organisms. They are known to infect a wide range of organisms like bacteria, algae, animal, and plant cells. Their property to infect different kinds of organisms makes them ecologically important organisms.
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