Phenomena and Processes

Microbial Interactions

The inter- and intra-relationships between various microorganisms. This can include both positive (like SYMBIOSIS) and negative (like ANTIBIOSIS) interactions. Examples include virus - bacteria and bacteria - bacteria.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The inter- and intra-relationships between various microorganisms. This can include both positive (like SYMBIOSIS) and negative (like ANTIBIOSIS) interactions. Examples include virus - bacteria and bacteria - bacteria.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Interaction, Microbial
  • Interactions, Microbial
  • Microbial Interaction
  • Competitive Behavior, Microbial
  • Cooperative Behavior, Microbial
  • Behavior, Microbial Competitive
  • Behavior, Microbial Cooperative
  • Behaviors, Microbial Competitive
  • Behaviors, Microbial Cooperative
  • Competitive Behaviors, Microbial
  • Cooperative Behaviors, Microbial
  • Microbial Competitive Behavior
  • Microbial Competitive Behaviors
  • Microbial Cooperative Behavior
  • Microbial Cooperative Behaviors

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2010

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  1. G06.550

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QW 41

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microbial Interactions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056265. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056265
  2. Microbial Interactions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71158524