microflora
Tiny internal organisms
Microflora are the microscopic organisms—bacteria, fungi, and other microbes—that inhabit a particular environment.
The term most often refers to the beneficial bacteria living in the human gut or on the skin: Antibiotics can disrupt your intestinal microflora.
In ecology, microflora describes the microbial communities in soil, water, or other habitats.
The newer term microbiome has largely displaced microflora in scientific contexts.
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- intestinalOf the gut
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
prebiotics · acidophilus · enteric · colon · bowel · absorption · colonization · fecal
Converting N₂ to ammonia
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- root zoneSoil surrounding active roots
- mycorrhizaeFungal-root mutualistic associations
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
compost · organic matter · bacteria · soil health · bioremediation · earthworm · loam · topsoil
Fermenting fungus
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- acetobacterAcid-producing bacterial genus
- lactic acidAnaerobic metabolism byproduct
brewing · sourdough · kimchi · kombucha · sauerkraut · kefir · miso · tempeh
Inscribed memorial tablet
- dentalRelating to teeth
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
- gingivalConcerning the gums
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
tooth decay · cavity · gum disease · biofilm · enamel · tartar · mouthwash · halitosis
Outermost tissue layer
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
- acneInflamed skin condition
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- sweat glandsThermoregulation organs in skin
pores · pH balance · body odor · eczema · dermatitis · cutaneous · follicle
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- intestinalOf the gut
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
gastrointestinal · prebiotics · acidophilus · enteric · colon · bowel · absorption · colonization · fecal · villi
nitrogen-fixing
Converting N₂ to ammonia
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- root zoneSoil surrounding active roots
- mycorrhizaeFungal-root mutualistic associations
humus · compost · organic matter · bacteria · soil health · bioremediation · earthworm · loam · topsoil · soil fertility
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- acetobacterAcid-producing bacterial genus
lactic acid · brewing · sourdough · kimchi · kombucha · sauerkraut · kefir · miso · tempeh · vinegar
plaque
Inscribed memorial tablet
periodontitis · tooth decay · cavity · gum disease · biofilm · enamel · tartar · mouthwash · halitosis · dental hygiene
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
sweat glands · pores · pH balance · body odor · eczema · dermatitis · cutaneous · follicle
- Food Microbiologybacterial growth, spoilage, pathogens, pathogen, Salmonella
- raw foodsraw milk, raw cheese, tartare, raw eggs, raw honey
- paleobotanyplant fossils, fossilized wood, petrified wood, fronds, fossil record
- leaf surfacecuticle, epidermis, stomata, trichomes, veins