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Microbial activity definitely plays an important role in material cycles on the earth, especially in water and subsurface environments. Faeces and carcasses of animals and plants can be easily degraded by microorganisms in the natural environment. The natural environment of the earth is protected by microbial activity.
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Kurisu, F. (2008). Bioremediation of Groundwater and Soil in Urban Areas. In: Takizawa, S. (eds) Groundwater Management in Asian Cities. cSUR-UT Series: Library for Sustainable Urban Regeneration, vol 2. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-78399-2_11
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