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natural phenomenon > biological phenomenon > microbial activity

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microbial activity  

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  • The microbial activity is the activity of microorganisms in the ground, mostly the decomposition of organic matter, that provides energy and material to build up the constituents of their cells. (Adapted from: Moureau M. & Brace G. (2000). Comprehensive Dictionary of Earth Science - Dictionnaire des Sciences de la Terre. Paris, Technip.)

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