Bacteria found growing in between crystals of solid bedrock as deep as 3 km below Earth's surface are called
A) endophytes.
B) symbionts.
C) endoliths.
D) decomposers.
E) saprophytes.

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Bacteria found growing in between crystals of solid bedrock as deep as 3 km below Earth's surface are called endoliths. Endophytes are bacteria living inside plant tissues, symbionts are organisms living in a mutually beneficial relationship, decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic matter, and saprophytes are organisms that obtain nutrients from dead organic matter.

Bacteria Found Growing in Between Crystals of Solid Bedrock as Deep