microorganism

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Soil amended with compost will also teem with healthy microorganisms, which help defend against plant pathogens, viruses and fungi.

From Seattle Times

That’s a microorganism that is only found in this cave, in the huge mounds of bat droppings left behind when the cave was opened and the bats migrated elsewhere.

From Seattle Times

But she suggested that one reason fermented foods may be beneficial is because the microorganisms they contain are constantly producing many nutrients during the fermentation process.

From Seattle Times

Other rules limiting what kind of cooking can be done on open-air pushcarts are meant to prevent dangerous microorganisms from growing when food is cooled and reheated, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times

“What people have argued about is that the dust can be a carrier for microorganisms.”

From Seattle Times