Sentences with phrase «other tiny organisms»

But they also include viruses, fungi and other tiny organisms such as protists and archaea.

This phenomenon was discovered in a recent study of the human microbiome — the vast collection of our resident bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms.

Not exact matches

These tiny, essential life - forms make up communities called microbiomes, in which microorganisms interact and trade services with each other and their host organisms.

Fast - moving flows of interplanetary dust that continually bombard our planet's atmosphere could deliver tiny organisms from far - off worlds, or send Earth - based organisms to other planets, according to the research.

She notes that the study's authors took great pains to exclude other possible explanations for the subsurface oxidation, whether from sediment mixing by tiny organisms or from oxidation by nonbiological agents such as nitrates and metallic oxides.

A rain forest, on the other hand, is such an efficient system for using energy because there are so many organisms exploiting every tiny niche of the nutrient cycle.

Each hole is its own tiny world, an ecosystem unto itself that supports a host of life - forms, including tardigrades — or water bears — and other small organisms.

She and others have identified so many novel species that call Portugal's caves home that this tiny Mediterranean country would qualify as a biodiversity hot spot for cave organisms — if the field hadn't recently changed its criteria.

A peek at tardigrades» genetic diaries may dispel a rumor about an amazing feat the tiny creatures were supposed to perform: borrowing large numbers of genes from other organisms.

«Although tiny, these organisms are a vital part of the Earth's life support system, providing half of the oxygen generated each year on Earth by photosynthesis and lying at the base of marine food chains on which all other life in the ocean depends.»

Karla Knudson analyzed isotopes in the shells of tiny marine organisms preserved in seafloor sediments to find chemical signatures of past water temperatures and other oceanographic conditions.

Billions of planktonic organisms, too tiny to be seen with the naked eye, make this valuable service possible: When carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves in seawater, various species convert it to organic carbon and other organic components during photosynthesis.

A well - known issue with LGM proxies is that the most abundant type of proxy data, using the species composition of tiny marine organisms called foraminifera, probably underestimates sea surface cooling over vast stretches of the tropical oceans; other methods like alkenone and Mg / Ca ratios give colder temperatures (but aren't all coherent either).

It takes a microscope to view such tiny objects, such as bacteria or other one - celled organisms.

Along with other organisms, the BUM showed fascinating shots of tiny corals kissing, fighting and dancing on the seafloor.

Previous studies showed fish and other aquatic organisms can ingest these tiny bits of plastic.

The bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that comprise your body's microflora actually outnumber your body's cells 10 to 1, and it's now becoming increasingly clear that these tiny organisms play a MAJOR role in your health — both physical and mental.

In my opinion, teachers have the responsibility to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to plan a desirable future for humanity and to protect all the other living organisms that that have evolved with us on this tiny blue marble in space.

Yes I mean little because you are a tiny particle, called a mote, that needs to absorb smaller organisms in order to grow while fending off predators and other challenges.

Responsible for gastroenteritis, pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract problems, and a host of other diseases, these tiny, one - celled organisms can multiply unchecked in your pet's body without the intervention of antibiotics.

A variety of organisms can be found on and around the Channel Islands, from top predators like bald eagles and sharks, to intertidal residents such as seastars and barnaces, to the tiniest parasites living on other animals and plants.

A variety of organisms can be found on and around the Channel Islands, from top predators like bald eagles and sharks, to intertidal residents such as seastars and barnacles, to the tiniest parasites living on other animals and plants.

Apart from providing a food source for some beneficial organisms; being porous, they contain numerous tiny holes which help to both aerate the bin and offer hiding places for other smaller insects.

upwelling wind blows, moves water away, causes new water to rise up to replace it brings up tiny ocean organisms, minerals, and other nutrients from the deeper layers of the water.

brings up tiny ocean organisms, minerals, and other nutrients from the deeper layers of the water.

The rare Manhattan - sized icebergs, which may become more frequent in coming decades because of climate change, release a vast trail of iron and other nutrients that act as fertilisers for algae and other tiny plant - like organisms in the ocean.