Phenomena and Processes

Metagenome

A collective genome representative of the many organisms, primarily microorganisms, existing in a community.

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Abstract

A collective genome representative of the many organisms, primarily microorganisms, existing in a community.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Metagenomes

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific organism, organ or other site / microbiol if pertinent

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History Note

2010 (2008)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metagenome. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054892. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054892
  2. Metagenome. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metagenome
  3. Metagenome. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65980717