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Diagram illustrates the processes of synergism and antagonism in polymicrobial interactions. Synergism refers to the collaborative interaction between microorganisms that results in an effect not achievable by any single species alone. In contrast, antagonism involves the suppression of one microorganism by another. Both processes are facilitated by quorum sensing (QS) mechanisms.
