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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 suspected from …

  2. Microorganisms | An Open Access Journal from MDPI

    Microorganisms is a scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal of microbiology, published monthly online by MDPI.

  3. 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 structure, …

  4. Microorganism - Definition, Types, Examples & Quiz | Biology Dictionary

    Apr 29, 2017 · A microorganism is a living thing that is too small to be seen with the naked eye. Examples of microorganisms include bacteria, archaea, algae, protozoa, and microscopic animals …

  5. Microorganism – Definition, Types, Importance, Examples

    Mar 28, 2024 · A microorganism, or microbe, is a tiny living organism that is invisible to the naked eye and can exist as single-celled entities or colonies of cells.

  6. Microorganisms - GeeksforGeeks

    Nov 19, 2025 · Microorganisms are microscopic life forms that are found everywhere. They can be unicellular or multicellular and can be harmful or beneficial. They play diverse roles in nutrient …

  7. MICROORGANISM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MICROORGANISM is an organism (such as a bacterium or protozoan) of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size.

  8. The Five Major Types of Microorganisms

    Aug 4, 2025 · Microorganisms are essential to life. They ferment our food, enrich our soil, fix nitrogen, decompose the dead, and help regulate the climate. Some cause disease and devastation, but many …

  9. Microorganism - Ask Microbiology

    A microorganism is a living entity that is too small to be seen unaided. This term encompasses bacteria, archaea, microscopic fungi, algae, and protozoa; viruses and prions, although not truly living, are …

  10. Microorganism - ScienceDaily

    Feb 21, 2023 · A microorganism or microbe is an organism that is so small that it is microscopic (invisible to the naked eye).