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  • Microbial Populations: Understanding Colonies, Communities & More
    A group of microorganisms is called a population.

    Here are some other terms related to groups of microorganisms:

    * Colony: A visible cluster of microorganisms growing on a solid medium.

    * Community: A collection of different species of microorganisms living together in a particular environment.

    * Biofilm: A complex, organized community of microorganisms encased in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).

    * Consortium: A group of microorganisms that work together to perform a specific function.

    The best term to use depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.

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