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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Main Authors: Alicia F. Durocher, Alix M. Denoncourt, Valérie E. Paquet, Steve J. Charette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/10/1548