Microbial Cage (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption Microbial cages were used to study how efficiently microbes from different climates can recycle plant matter. Credit Glassman lab, UC Riverside. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.