What are the intricate mechanisms underlying microbial adaptation to novel niches and habitats, including the role of genetic mutations, horizontal gene transfer, and epigenetic modifications, and how do these processes drive microbial evolution and diversification?   

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Microbial adaptation to novel niches and habitats involves intricate mechanisms driven by genetic mutations horizontal gene transfer HGT and epigenetic modifications These processes play crucial roles ... View the full answer