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  1. Microorganism - Wikipedia

    A microorganism, or microbe, [a] is an organism of microscopic size, which may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells. The possible existence of unseen microbial life was …

  2. Microbiology | Definition, History, & Microorganisms | Britannica

    Dec 4, 2025 · Microbiology, the scientific study of microorganisms, a diverse group of generally minute simple life-forms, including bacteria, algae, and viruses. The field is concerned with the …

  3. Microorganisms | An Open Access Journal from MDPI

    The geographic distribution patterns of microorganisms and their underlying mechanisms are central topics in microbiology, crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning and predicting …

  4. Microorganism – Definition, Types, Importance, Examples

    Mar 28, 2024 · In summation, a microorganism is a minuscule living entity invisible to the unaided eye. This broad classification encompasses a plethora of organisms, including bacteria, …

  5. The Five Major Types of Microorganisms - sciencenewstoday.org

    Aug 4, 2025 · Microorganisms—organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye—pervade every corner of the planet. They flourish in soil, water, air, and even the most extreme …

  6. Types of Microorganisms | Microbiology - Lumen Learning

    Microorganisms differ from each other not only in size, but also in structure, habitat, metabolism, and many other characteristics. While we typically think of microorganisms as being …

  7. Microorganisms Definition - Microbiology Key Term | Fiveable

    Microorganisms, also known as microbes, are tiny living organisms that are invisible to the naked eye. They include a diverse group of microscopic life forms such as bacteria, archaea, fungi, …

  8. Microorganism - Ask Microbiology

    Microorganisms constitute a vast and diverse group of life forms that span all domains. Bacteria and archaea are prokaryotes that lack a membrane-bound nucleus. They vary in morphology, …

  9. Microorganism - New World Encyclopedia

    Microorganisms are often described as single- celled, or unicellular, organisms; however, some unicellular protists are visible to the human eye, and some multicellular species are microscopic.

  10. What is microbiology? | Microbiology Society

    Microbes, which are also called micro-organisms, are a group of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Despite being even smaller than the human cell, microbes still …