Microbial Symbiosis and Its Ecological Impacts

This lecture delves into the multifaceted interactions among microbes, exploring mutualism, cooperation, and antagonism through examples like coral bleaching and predatory bacteria. Key concepts such as facultative vs. obligatory partnerships, functional synergies, and microbial competition are examined to deepen understanding of ecosystem stability and implications for human health. The session concludes with a synthesis of microbial interaction types and their broader applications,...