as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe a type of bacteria found in the environment.
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one type of bacteria found in the environment is escherichia coli (e. coli). it is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded animals. e. coli can cause food poisoning if it finds its way into food or water.
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