• Question: what is the most common bacteria

    Asked by phoebephenix to Lena on 13 Mar 2012.
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      Lena Ciric answered on 13 Mar 2012:

      Hiya. The most common species of bacteria is Escherichia coli. It is found everywhere – in soil, water (even hot springs), vegetation and the intestines of most animals. There are billions of them in your gut! Most E. coli strains are harmless.

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