mikrobikunta
Mikrobikunta refers to a community of microorganisms. This term is often used in Finnish, where "mikro" means micro and "kunta" means community or municipality. A mikrobikunta encompasses all the bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protists that live together in a particular environment. These environments can be diverse, ranging from soil and water to the digestive tracts of animals, including humans.
The composition and function of a mikrobikunta are heavily influenced by the surrounding conditions, such as
Studying mikrobikunnat, often referred to as microbial communities in English, provides insights into ecological processes and