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Microbial Interactions MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Microbial Interactions
Tree Number(s)
G06.550
Unique ID
D056265
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D056265
Scope Note
The inter- and intra-relationships between various microorganisms. This can include both positive (like SYMBIOSIS) and negative (like ANTIBIOSIS) interactions. Examples include virus - bacteria and bacteria - bacteria.
Entry Term(s)
Competitive Behavior, Microbial
Cooperative Behavior, Microbial
NLM Classification #
QW 41
See Also
Microbial Consortia
Public MeSH Note
2010
History Note
2010
Date Established
2010/01/01
Date of Entry
2009/07/06
Revision Date
2016/06/23
Microbial Interactions Preferred
Cooperative Behavior, Microbial Narrower
Competitive Behavior, Microbial Narrower
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