The microorganisms that are occasionally found in or on the body are called
A)abnormal microbiota.
B)transient microbiota.
C)variant microbiota.
D)normal microbiota.

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Transient microbiota are microorganisms that can be found in or on the body only for a short period of time before they are eliminated or replaced by other microorganisms. They are different from normal microbiota (also called resident microbiota), which are more permanently established in the body and play a beneficial role in maintaining health. Abnormal microbiota refers to microorganisms that are pathogenic or harmful to the body, while variant microbiota is not a commonly used term in microbiology.

The Microorganisms That Are Occasionally Found in or on the Body