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A single teaspoon of healthy soil contains more microorganisms than there are people on Earth.

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These microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, and protozoa that play crucial roles in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients, sustaining all plant life.

Source: Microbiology

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