Discovery of giant bacteria: do we need to change the definition of microorganisms?
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Published:2024
Issue:1
Volume:12
Page:10-11
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ISSN:2469-2786
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Container-title:Journal of Bacteriology & Mycology: Open Access
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language:
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Short-container-title:JBMOA
Author:
Ningthoujam Debananda S. ORCID
Publisher
MedCrave Group, LLC
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