Widespread but Poorly Understood Bacteria: Candidate Phyla Radiation
Candidate Phyla Radiation (CPR) bacteria is a bacterial division composed mainly of candidate phyla bacteria with ultra-small cell sizes, streamlined genomes, and limited metabolic capacity, which are generally considered to survive in a parasitic or symbiotic manner. Despite their wide distribution...
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/11/2232 |