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Bathyarchaeota is a group of microorganisms that primarily inhabit shallow, nutrient-poor environments such as caves and subterranean hydrothermal vents. These organisms are characterized by their high degree of specialization in the production of large numbers of specialized cells called biofilms or microfibrils, which they can attach to surfaces such as rocks, plants, or even fungi. They exhibit a wide range of biochemical activities, including the synthesis of proteins and lipids, and have been found in various

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