Evidence that Bacteria Packaging by <i>Tetrahymena</i> Is a Widespread Phenomenon
Protozoa are natural predators of bacteria, but some bacteria can evade digestion once phagocytosed. Some of these resistant bacteria can be packaged in the fecal pellets produced by protozoa, protecting them from physical stresses and biocides. Depending on the bacteria and protozoa involved in the...
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/10/1548 |