noun
Refers to the collection of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) living in a particular environment, such as the gut or skin.
腸内微生物叢のバランスが健康に影響を与える。
The balance of the gut microbiota affects health.
noun
Often used interchangeably with マイクロバイオーム, but can emphasize the collective genomes or ecological community of microorganisms.
See also: マイクロバイオーム
最新の研究でヒトの微生物叢の多様性が明らかになった。
Recent research has revealed the diversity of the human microbiome.