Symbiotic bacteria
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Symbiotic bacteria are bacteria living in symbiosis with another organism or each other. For example, Zoamastogopera, found in the stomach of termites, enable them to digest cellulose.
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Symbiotic bacteria are able to live in or on plant or animal tissue. In our digestive systems, symbiotic bacteria help break down foods that have a lot of fiber in them. They also help make vitamins.
Symbiotic bacteria can live near hydrothermal vents. They usually have a mutual relationship with other bacteria. Some live in tube worms.
