Organisms that degrade hydrocarbons in crude oil are ubiquitous in the environment and have evolved special strategies, such as surfactant production, that allow them to readily use hydrocarbons as electron donors and carbon sources.

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Organisms that degrade hydrocarbons in crude oil have evolved special strategies such as surfactant production which helps them use hydrocarbons as electron donors and carbon sources, therefore they are ubiquitous in the environment.

Organisms That Degrade Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil Are Ubiquitous in the Environment