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  1. Microorganisms | An Open Access Journal from MDPI

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

  2. 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 …

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

    Dec 4, 2025 · The major groups of microorganisms—namely bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), algae, protozoa, and viruses—are summarized below. Links to the more detailed …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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, …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Microorganism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Microorganism is a class of biological cells constituting a vast domain of prokaryotes, and typically include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microalgae, etc. Microorganism is micrometres in size and …

  9. 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 …

  10. 1.1A: Defining Microbes - Biology LibreTexts

    Microorganisms are very diverse; they include bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa; microscopic plants (green algae); and animals such as rotifers and planarians. Some microbiologists also …