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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. 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.

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

    Dec 4, 2025 · Microorganisms are of incalculable value to Earth’s ecology, disintegrating animal and plant remains and converting them to simpler substances that can be recycled in other …

  4. 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, …

  5. 1.4: Types of Microorganisms - Biology LibreTexts

    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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Microorganism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The term microorganism or microbe refers to all unicellular organisms, which are microscopic in size (<1000 µm), including prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and unicellular eukaryotes …

  9. Microorganism - Definition, Types, Examples & Quiz | Biology …

    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 …

  10. Microorganism - New World Encyclopedia

    A microorganism, or microbe, is an organism (form of life) that is microscopic (too small to be seen by the unaided human eye). Microorganisms can be bacteria, fungi, archaea, or protists, …