microflora
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈflɔrə/
noun
- The community of very small living things, such as bacteria and fungi, that live in a particular environment, like soil, water, or inside the human body.
- Scientists studied the microflora of the river to check for pollution.
- The microflora in the soil helps plants absorb nutrients.
- Probiotics are meant to support healthy microflora in your digestive system.