Cyanobacteria and other microorganisms build stromatolites in shallow water as they grow, gradually trapping and binding sediments into the small rock-like towers and mounds.

当浅水区的蓝细菌和其它微生物生长的时候，一些沉积物沉积在上面，它们结合在一起形成岩石一样的小石塔和石丘，最后逐渐形成层状叠层石。

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During the first three stages, they live entirely in water.During the larva stage, they feed on algae and other microorganisms and must frequently bob to the surface of the water to get air.

在前三个阶段中，蚊子都是在水中生活，以水藻和其他微生物为食，并且必须定期游到水面呼吸空气。

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The presence and availability of water also affect the ability of microorganisms to colonize foods.

水的存在和可利用率也影响微生物在食品中的繁殖能力。

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Algae microorganisms in the water overpopulate because of the surplus nitrogen.

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