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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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

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 …

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, …