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Legendary Microbes and Mythical Origins
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Across
- 1. Network of fungal filaments hidden beneath the surface
- 3. Relating to reproductive cells in fungi and microbes
- 4. A microscopic organism, often misunderstood historically
- 5. Unverified stories, much like myths about microbes
- 6. Infectious protein with no DNA or RNA
- 8. Single-celled eukaryotes often found in water, misunderstood in ancient times
- 12. Rod-shaped bacteria often linked to ancient plagues
- 14. Microbes central to bread and beer, once thought magical
- 15. Mucilaginous secretion produced by some microorganisms
- 17. Organism once mistaken for plants but crucial in decomposition
Down
- 2. Dormant, resistant microbial form often mistaken for mystical capsules
- 7. Complete virus particle outside a host cell
- 9. Circular DNA molecules often exchanged by bacteria
- 10. Durable microbial structure allowing survival in harsh conditions
- 11. Microorganism causing disease, origin of many legends
- 13. Proteins developed by the body to combat invaders
- 16. Community of microbes clinging to surfaces in a slimy layer
- 18. Photosynthetic microbes once confused with plants or spirits
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- Explore the fascinating myths and scientific facts behind microbes that once shaped ancient beliefs and legends.