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Bacteria play a vital role in many stages of the nutrient cycle by recycling nutrients and the fixation of nitrogen from the atmosphere
Bacteria play a vital role in many stages of the nutrient cycle by recycling nutrients and the fixation of nitrogen from the atmosphere
environment
Bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats
Bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats
early life forms
Bacteria inhabit soil, water, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste, and the deep biosphere of Earth's crust
Bacteria inhabit soil, water, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste, and the deep biosphere of Earth's crust
other environments
Bacteria also live in symbiotic and parasitic relationships with plants and
Bacteria also live in symbiotic and parasitic relationships with plants and
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Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats
Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats
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What is the size range of bacteria?
What is the size range of bacteria?
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What role do bacteria play in the nutrient cycle?
What role do bacteria play in the nutrient cycle?
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Where do extremophile bacteria primarily provide nutrients to sustain life?
Where do extremophile bacteria primarily provide nutrients to sustain life?
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Where are bacteria found in Earth's habitats?
Where are bacteria found in Earth's habitats?
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What type of microorganisms are bacteria?
What type of microorganisms are bacteria?
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