Journey to the Microcosmos: Your Mouth Is a Cave For Microbes
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The human mouth is really just one giant, wet cave for microbes. From the perspective of bacteria, the mouth is not a tool. It is a home. It is a place that provides shelter and food, but it is also a place that can pose many threats. Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 43 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Microbiology, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
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