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flat = = = **Introduction** =

In the introduction, briefly describe the plant interaction that is the topic of this page. Introduce the habitat, its ecological significance, and the importance of organisms in this environment. (What processes do they carry out? What functions do they perform?)

= **Organisms involved** =

A description of the plant, including species name and typical habitat. A description of the interacting organism, including species name and typical habitat.

= **Biological Interaction** =

Describe the habitat, symbiosis/pathogenesis, and contributions to environment of this association. If it is a pathogenic association, how does the pathogen cause disease? Describe virulence factors and plant symptoms. If it is a symbiosis, what is known about the specifics of how the association progresses. What is the impact/ importance of this interaction for the partners involved? What are the benefits/ costs associated with each partner. (Use subheadings as appropriate)

= **Impact/Importance** =

How does this association impact us or the ecosystem. Why should we care?

=Current Research=

What are some of the research questions currently being asked about this association? Summarize the recent research (at least two required).

=References=

Cite and link the references used to write about this topic using the format below. [|Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "//Palaeococcus ferrophilus// gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney".//International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology//. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.]

Page authored by "your name", student of Dr. Michelle Lum at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.