Predatory bacteria: Microbes get sick, too: In deep sediments, they become the victims of tiny bacteria - Science Daily

Tiny predatory bacteria attack microorganisms. These ultramicrobacteria are widely distributed, for example, in sewage treatment plants and in the seafloor.

Most people think of microorganisms as a cause of disease rather than as its victims. But in fact, they too can become victims of bacteria that make them sick and even devour them. Such a predatory b… [+3660 chars]

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