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Microbiota

The microbiota refers to the collection of microorganisms living in a specific environment. In the context of the human body, this refers to the totality of microbes (especially bacteria and other prokaryotes) inhabiting a particular region, such as the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal tract, eye, or vagina.

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Ch.4 Prokaryotic Diversity - Microbiology @ OpenStax

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