Refers to the collection of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) living in a particular environment, such as the gut or skin.
The balance of the gut microbiota affects health.
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
Recent research has revealed the diversity of the human microbiome.