Microbial symbionts are horizontally transferred by parental cells directly passing on the symbionts during cellular replication.

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Microbial symbionts are typically transferred vertically from parent to offspring through reproduction, not horizontally through direct transfer during cellular replication. Horizontal transfer involves acquiring symbionts from the environment or other organisms.

Microbial Symbionts Are Horizontally Transferred by Parental Cells Directly Passing