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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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