Organism strain

A group of organisms that belong to the same species but share certain genetic characteristics not found in other members of the species. Microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, have many strains within a single species. Different strains of an organism may have different biological characteristics, such as the ability to cause more severe disease.

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