Bacterial Warfare

Bacterial warfare refers to the strategies bacteria use to compete and survive against each other. They produce harmful substances like toxins or antibiotics to inhibit or kill rival bacteria, gaining advantages such as access to nutrients or space. Some bacteria also use specialized mechanisms, like injecting enzymes, to dominate or defend their territory. This ongoing microbial battle influences the balance of bacteria in environments like the human body and can impact health, antibiotic development, and the evolution of bacterial strains.