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Mutualism |
Symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit. |
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Commensalism |
One partner benefits, and the other is neither harmed or helped. |
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ParasitismBii |
Parasite benefits and the host is harmed |
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Bacterial Pathogens |
Cause disease but usually not considered obligate parasites. |
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Biofilms |
Dense communities of microorganisms, in which cells adhere to one another on a surface. Include bacteria, archaea, protists, and fungi. |
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Roles of prokaryotes in nature |
Can be decomposers, can be important in recycling nitrogen and other nutrients. Some bacteria carry out photosynthesis. |
