microflora

• Sustantivo que designa la comunidad de microorganismos, especialmente bacterias y hongos microscópicos, que habitan en un entorno determinado, como el suelo, el agua o el cuerpo humano.

A noun referring to the community of microscopic plants and bacteria that inhabit a particular environment, such as soil, water, or the human body.

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1. Microscopic plant lifeC1formalscientific

   The community of microscopic plants, including algae and fungi, living in a particular environment.

   Microflora (plantas microscópicas)

   • The microflora of the soil plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
   • Scientists studied the microflora found on the surface of ancient rocks.
   • The pond's microflora was affected by the change in water temperature.

2. Bacterial communityC1formalmedical

   The collective community of bacteria and other microorganisms inhabiting a specific area, such as the human body.

   microflora bacteriana

   • The gut microflora is essential for digestion and immune function.
   • Antibiotics can disrupt the natural microflora of the skin.
   • Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of microflora in the intestines.

   Sinónimosflora