The microbiota is the collection of microorganisms living in a particular place, such as the gut. The microbiome also includes their genes and their activity in that environment. In everyday language, the two terms are often used interchangeably.
The microbiota is the collection of microorganisms living in a particular place, such as the gut. The microbiome also includes their genes and their activity in that environment. In everyday language, the two terms are often used interchangeably.