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During the formation of a dental biofilm, the interaction between the microbes of the biofilm and
in the early stages when the biofilm is dominated
the human host could be considered to be
by Streptococcus species, and
Syntrophic; Amensal
Commensal; Amensal
Cooperative; Competitive
Amensal; Commensal
in the later stages when anaerobic species accumulate.

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Step 1: What is streptococcus?

Streptococcus sp. refers to a group of bacteria belonging to the genus Streptococcus. These microorganisms are characterized by their spherical shape and tend to form chains or pairs. They play a significant role in various biological processes and can be both beneficial, as some strains aid in digestion, and harmful, as certain species are responsible for causing diseases in humans and animals.

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