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Soil bacteria, SEM
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Soil bacteria, SEM
Soil bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bacteria in the soil are directly tied to nutrient recycling especially carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. Bacteria are a major class of microorganisms that keep soils healthy and productive. A teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between one hundred million and one billion bacteria. That is as much mass as two cows per acre. A ton of bacteria may be active in each acre. Bacteria make up both the largest number and biomass (weight) of any soil microorganism. Magnification: x4000, when printed 10 centimetres wide
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STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO
Media ID 19527345
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Bacterium Cell Micro Organism Microbiology Infectious Disease
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This print showcases the intricate world of soil bacteria, captured through a colored scanning electron microscope (SEM). These tiny microorganisms play a crucial role in nutrient recycling, particularly carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. They are essential for maintaining healthy and productive soils. In just a teaspoon of fertile soil, an astonishing number of bacteria can be found - ranging from one hundred million to one billion! To put it into perspective, this amount is equivalent to the mass of two cows per acre. Astonishingly, each acre may harbor up to a ton of active bacteria. Bacteria not only dominate in terms of numbers but also biomass or weight among all soil microorganisms. Their significance cannot be understated as they contribute immensely to the overall health and productivity of our soils. The magnification level used for this photograph was x4000 when printed at 10 centimeters wide. The image beautifully captures the intricate details and structures present within these microscopic organisms. Photographed by Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo, this stunning artwork offers us a glimpse into the hidden world beneath our feet - reminding us that even in seemingly ordinary dirt lies an extraordinary ecosystem teeming with life.
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