MICROBIAL OLYMPICS

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Across
  1. 7. A Microbial Olympics event demonstrating coordinated behavior in accessing and sharing resources in fluid habitats
  2. 10. The establishment of a population of microbes in a new environment
  3. 11. The ability of microbial communities to maintain functionality despite changes in species composition
  4. 12. Environments where water is the primary medium, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers
  5. 13. Movement of microorganisms toward or away from a chemical stimulus
Down
  1. 1. The ability of microbes to adjust to diverse environmental conditions
  2. 2. Microbes capable of surviving in extreme environments with limited energy resources
  3. 3. The interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, often to the benefit of both
  4. 4. Strategies used by microbes to protect themselves from predators and competitors
  5. 5. A Microbial Olympics event that tests the adaptability of microbes in diverse environments
  6. 6. The patterns of interactions and relationships between organisms within a community
  7. 8. The movement of microbes from one location to another
  8. 9. Movement or locomotion of an organism in response to a stimulus