Culturable species

Culturable species refer to microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that can be grown and studied in laboratory settings. This means they can be isolated from their natural environments, placed in controlled conditions with the right nutrients, and allowed to multiply. Culturable species are important for research, medicine, and industry because they help scientists understand diseases, develop antibiotics, and produce food and beverages. Not all microorganisms can be cultured, leading to a distinction between culturable and non-culturable species, the latter being those that remain difficult or impossible to grow outside their natural habitats.