Syntrophic relationships refer to the mutualistic interactions between different microbial species where one species provides a nutrient or metabolic byproduct that another species uses for growth and energy. This collaboration is crucial for the degradation of complex organic compounds in environments such as anaerobic digesters or contaminated sites, where metabolic diversity of degrading microorganisms thrives and aids in bioremediation efforts against emerging contaminants.
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