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Microscopic living organism
A microorganism, or microbe, is an organism of microscopic size, which may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells. The possible existence
Microorganism
Blend of microorganisms in a nutrient solution
Effective microorganisms (EM) are various blends of common predominantly anaerobic microorganisms in a carbohydrate-rich liquid carrier substrate (molasses
Effective_microorganism
metamorphic rocks. Space within these rocks provide protection for microorganisms against some (but not all) of these conditions: i.e., protection from
Antarctic_microorganism
Microorganisms that "breathe" sulfates
Sulfate-reducing microorganisms (SRM) or sulfate-reducing prokaryotes (SRP) are a group composed of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and sulfate-reducing
Sulfate-reducing microorganism
Sulfate-reducing_microorganism
Any life form too small for the naked human eye to see that lives in a marine environment
Marine microorganisms are defined by their habitat as microorganisms living in a marine environment, that is, in the saltwater of a sea or ocean or the
Marine_microorganisms
Organisms living in water or air that drift in the current or wind
mostly made up of planktonic microorganisms less than one millimetre across, most visible only through a microscope. Microorganisms have been variously estimated
Plankton
Being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts
bacteria Bacillus cereus with gold nanoparticles, being the first to use a microorganism to make an electronic device and presumably the first cyborg bacteria
Cyborg
Biological entity that causes disease in its host
1880s. Typically, the term pathogen is used to describe an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus
Pathogen
Prevailing theory about diseases
theory explaining the cause of infectious diseases. It states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can cause disease. These small organisms
Germ_theory_of_disease
Organism not requiring oxygen for its growth
can grow without oxygen but use it when available. Most anaerobes are microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and fungi, although a small
Anaerobic_organism
Tiny lifeforms floating and drifting in the air, carried by the wind
Additionally, microorganisms are swept into the air from terrestrial dust storms, and an even larger amount of airborne marine microorganisms are propelled
Aeroplankton
Organism that thrives in an oxygenated environment
electron acceptor. In July 2020, marine biologists reported that aerobic microorganisms (mainly), in "quasi-suspended animation", were found in organically
Aerobic_organism
Conversion of dinitrogen into ammonia
diazotrophy is catalyzed by enzymes called nitrogenases, produced by microorganisms such as cyanobacteria and rhizobia. These enzyme complexes are encoded
Nitrogen_fixation
Academic journal
Microorganisms is a peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal that covers various areas of microbiological research, including microbial taxonomy, molecular
Microorganisms_(journal)
Study of microscopic organisms (microbes)
(bíos) 'life' and -λογία (-logía) 'study of') is the scientific study of microorganisms, those being of unicellular (single-celled), multicellular (consisting
Microbiology
Topics referred to by the same term
Test equipment Test (biology), the shell of sea urchins and certain microorganisms Test cricket, a series of matches played by two national representative
Test
Type of microbe that accumulates lipid as a normal part of its metabolism
An oleaginous microorganism is a type of microbe that accumulates lipid as a normal part of its metabolism. Oleaginous microbes may accumulate an array
Oleaginous_microorganism
Organism that consists of only one cell
unicellular organisms are of microscopic size and are thus classified as microorganisms. However, some unicellular protists and bacteria are macroscopic and
Unicellular_organism
Most populous city in the United States
2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017. Smil, Vaclav (2019). Growth: From Microorganisms to Megacities. The MIT Press. p. 336. ISBN 978-0-262-04283-3. "An Act
New_York_City
Species of protozoa
capable of behaving as both an amoeba and a flagellate. This free-living microorganism primarily feeds on bacteria, but can become pathogenic in humans, causing
Naegleria_fowleri
Online resource for paleobiology
the distribution and classification of fossil animals, plants, and microorganisms. The Paleobiology Database originated in the NCEAS-funded Phanerozoic
Paleobiology_Database
Food made of flour and water
and lactobacilli in a mixture of flour and water, making use of the microorganisms naturally present on the flour, and does not require any added commercial
Bread
Third planet from the Sun
contained in 3.45 billion-year-old Australian rocks showing fossils of microorganisms. During the Neoproterozoic, 1000 to 539 Ma, much of Earth might have
Earth
Microorganism consumed in food
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to support or improve the health and wellbeing of a host organism. They are commonly used in both
Probiotic
Study of the relationship of microorganisms with their environment
microbiology) is a discipline where the interaction of microorganisms and their environment are studied. Microorganisms are known to have beneficial, neutral and harmful
Microbial_ecology
2021 science-fiction novel by Andy Weir
Project Hail Mary is a 2021 hard science fiction novel by American writer Andy Weir. It centers on science teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who
Project_Hail_Mary
Study of microorganisms in soil
Soil microbiology is the study of microorganisms in soil, their functions, and how they affect soil properties. It is believed that between two and four
Soil_microbiology
German microbial culture collection
The Leibniz Institute DSMZ - German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH (German: Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen
Leibniz_Institute_DSMZ
Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
Infection: Spillbacks, Secondary Spillovers, and Their Importance". Microorganisms. 10 (11): 2166. doi:10.3390/microorganisms10112166. ISSN 2076-2607.
COVID-19_pandemic
list of bioluminescent organisms, covering terrestrial, marine, and microorganisms. Certain arthropods Coleoptera (beetles) Lampyridae (Fireflies) Phengodidae
List of bioluminescent organisms
List_of_bioluminescent_organisms
Many fungi and microorganisms have been domesticated by humans for use in food production, medicine, and research. The following is a list of domesticated
List of domesticated fungi and microorganisms
List_of_domesticated_fungi_and_microorganisms
Altering a microbiological sample to favor the growth of some microorganism
media to favor the growth of a particular microorganism over others, enriching a sample for the microorganism of interest. This is generally done by introducing
Enrichment_culture
Thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms
gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms. The eukaryotic microorganisms protists use it for their locomotion, with the direction
Mucilage
2026 film by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
Project Hail Mary is a 2026 science fiction film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021
Project_Hail_Mary_(film)
Empirical model for microorganisms growth limited by a nutrient
The Monod equation is a mathematical model for the growth of microorganisms. It is named for French biochemist Jacques Monod, who proposed using an equation
Monod_equation
Dead particulate organic material
Detritus usually hosts communities of microorganisms that colonize and decompose (remineralise) it. Such microorganisms may be decomposers, detritivores,
Detritus
Domesticated species of canid
psychological indicators of anxiety and are exposed to immune-stimulating microorganisms, which can protect against allergies and autoimmune diseases (according
Dog
2019 American science fiction drama
on fire. On Titan, one of the samples Kelly took is shown to contain microorganisms, and the trio celebrate, before realizing they're running out of oxygen
For_All_Mankind_(TV_series)
Antimicrobial agent that inactivates or destroys microbes
used to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial
Disinfectant
Assessments of possible life on Mars
environment of Mars had liquid water and may have been habitable for microorganisms, but habitable conditions do not necessarily indicate life. Scientific
Life_on_Mars
Preparation for acquired immunity to disease
vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its
Vaccine
Phylum of microscopic animals
links between obligate-glacier water bears (Tardigrada) and cryoconite microorganisms". PLOS ONE. 17 (1) e0262039. Bibcode:2022PLoSO..1762039Z. doi:10.1371/journal
Tardigrade
Parasitic microorganism that causes giardiasis
intestinalis and Giardia lamblia, is a flagellated parasitic protozoan microorganism of the genus Giardia that colonizes the small intestine, causing a diarrheal
Giardia_duodenalis
Biochemical pathways used by microbes to satisfy energy needs
for the bodily decay of all organisms after death. Many eukaryotic microorganisms are heterotrophic by predation or parasitism, properties also found
Microbial_metabolism
Japanese biological and chemical warfare research facility (1936–1945)
not effective, but they did find success in utilizing planes to spray microorganisms as a means of biological warfare delivery. Unit 100 also deployed aerial
Unit_731
NASA research program
Exposing Microorganisms in the Stratosphere (E-MIST) is a NASA study to determine if a specific microorganism could survive conditions like those on the
Exposing Microorganisms in the Stratosphere
Exposing_Microorganisms_in_the_Stratosphere
Japanese microbial culture collection
Japan Collection of Microorganisms (JCM) is a culture collection of microorganisms in Japan. It is a semi-governmental collection maintained by RIKEN BioResource
Japan Collection of Microorganisms
Japan_Collection_of_Microorganisms
Species of tick found worldwide
Rhipicephalus sanguineus, commonly called the brown dog tick, kennel tick, or pantropical dog tick, is a species of tick found worldwide, but more commonly
Rhipicephalus_sanguineus
Marine flowering plants
the importance and interactions of a microbial host with associated microorganisms and viruses and describes their functioning as a single biological unit
Seagrass
American space and aeronautics agency
analyzer, for its ability to identify and analyze biomarkers, cells, microorganisms, and proteins in a spaceflight environment. NASA established the Planetary
NASA
Scientific study of serum and other bodily fluids
antibodies are typically formed in response to an infection (against a given microorganism), against other foreign proteins (in response, for example, to a mismatched
Serology
Drug used to killed microorganisms or stop their growth
kills microorganisms (microbicide) or stops their growth (bacteriostatic agent). Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the microorganisms they
Antimicrobial
Chemical element with atomic number 29 (Cu)
Copper is an essential trace element in plants and animals, but not all microorganisms. The human body contains copper at a level of about 1.4 to 2.1 mg per
Copper
Domain of life whose cells have nuclei
00174-x. ISBN 978-0-12-384720-1. Yamaguchi M, Worman CO (2014). "Deep-sea microorganisms and the origin of the eukaryotic cell" (PDF). Japanese Journal of Protozoology
Eukaryote
Species of legume
Medicago truncatula, the barrelclover, strong-spined medick, barrel medic, or barrel medick, is a small annual legume native to the Mediterranean region
Medicago_truncatula
Antimicrobial substance active against bacteria
antibiotics (such as penicillin) are those produced naturally (by one microorganism fighting another), whereas non-antibiotic antibacterials (such as sulfonamides
Antibiotic
Species of archaeon
Promethearchaeaceae. The species has a symbiotic relationship with another microorganism, the bacterium Stromatodesulfovibrio nilemahensis. Nobs, Stephanie-Jane;
Nerearchaeum_marumarumayae
Modular space station in low Earth orbit
bacterial strains on the ISS (none of which are pathogenic to humans), that microorganisms on the ISS should be carefully monitored to continue assuring a medically
International_Space_Station
Inflammation of the heart's inner layer (endocardium)
vegetations, which are masses of platelets, fibrin, microcolonies of microorganisms, and scant inflammatory cells. In the subacute form of infective endocarditis
Endocarditis
Anaerobic microorganisms using a metal as terminal electron acceptor to respirate
Dissimilatory metal-reducing microorganisms are a group of microorganisms (both bacteria and archaea) that can perform anaerobic respiration utilizing
Dissimilatory metal-reducing microorganisms
Dissimilatory_metal-reducing_microorganisms
1969 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton
novel overall. It documents the outbreak of a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism in Arizona and the team of scientists investigating it. The book is
The_Andromeda_Strain
Solid, liquid or gel used to grow microorganisms or cells
liquid, or semi-solid designed to support the growth of a population of microorganisms or cells via the process of cell proliferation or small plants like
Growth_medium
1977 patent law treaty
Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure, or Budapest Treaty, is an international
Budapest_Treaty
Microorganism requiring lower levels of oxygen than normally found in atmosphere
A microaerophile is a microorganism that requires environments containing lower levels of dioxygen than those present in the atmosphere (i.e. < 21% O2;
Microaerophile
Biological process to convert light into chemical energy
"Purple reign: life on Earth might once have been dominated by purple microorganisms". CBC/Radio-Canada. 26 October 2018. Hamilton TL (August 2019). "The
Photosynthesis
Chemical element with atomic number 80 (Hg)
Chalot, Michel; Capelli, Nicolas (September 2023). "The potential of microorganisms as biomonitoring and bioremediation tools for mercury-contaminated soils"
Mercury_(element)
Method of allowing microorganisms to multiply in a controlled medium
tools in molecular biology. The term culture can also refer to the microorganisms being grown. Microbial cultures are used to determine the type of organism
Microbiological_culture
Sexual activity involving the anus and rectum
principal dangers which are infections due to the high number of infectious microorganisms not found elsewhere on the body, and physical damage to the anus and
Anal_sex
Type of inflammatory bowel disease
positive responses. It is hypothesized that maintenance of commensal microorganism growth in the GI tract is dysregulated, either as a result or cause
Crohn's_disease
Life that does not originate on Earth
of life. If extraterrestrial life exists, it could range from simple microorganisms and multicellular organisms similar to animals or plants, to complex
Extraterrestrial_life
Antiquated term for microorganisms
17th-century Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek to refer to the microorganisms he observed in rainwater. Some better-known types of animalcule include:
Animalcule
Earth's most severe extinction event
gasification of methane clathrates; emissions of methane by novel methanogenic microorganisms nourished by minerals dispersed in the eruptions; longer and more intense
Permian–Triassic extinction event
Permian–Triassic_extinction_event
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
damage theory of aging).[citation needed] The microbiota – all the microorganisms in the body- can contribute to atherosclerosis in many ways: modulation
Atherosclerosis
Chemical compound that can be converted into a dye or pigment
pigment-producing microorganism Any of certain bacteria that produce a pigment A strongly pigmented or pigment-generating organelle, organ, or microorganism.[citation
Chromogen
Chemical compound
bilayers. The bacteriostatic (prevent growth) or bactericidal (kill microorganism) activity of DDAC depends on its concentration and the growth phase
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Didecyldimethylammonium_chloride
Microorganisms in or on human skin and biofluids
genomes of resident microorganisms; however, the term human metagenome has the same meaning. The human body hosts many microorganisms, with approximately
Human_microbiome
Systematic endeavour to gain knowledge
January 2024. Madigan, M.; Martinko, J., eds. (2006). Brock Biology of Microorganisms (11th ed.). Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0-13-144329-7. Guicciardini, N.
Science
Peruvian biologist
UNSAAC, directing the research lines of biochemistry, genetics and microorganism biotechnology. Quispe was born in San Sebastián, a district of the province
Maria Antonieta Quispe Ricalde
Maria_Antonieta_Quispe_Ricalde
Agricultural method
is an organic agricultural method that takes advantage of indigenous microorganisms (IMO) (bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa) to produce rich soil
Korean_natural_farming
Infectious agent that replicates in cells
organism. Viruses infect all life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea. Viruses are found in almost every ecosystem
Virus
Microbiology of decomposition is the study of all microorganisms involved in decomposition, the chemical and physical processes during which organic matter
Microbiology_of_decomposition
Online database and index of taxa
that provides an index of known species of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. It was created in 2001 as a partnership between the global Species
Catalogue_of_Life
Taxonomic rank
the three-domain model, the first two are prokaryotes, single-celled microorganisms without a membrane-bound nucleus. All organisms that have a cell nucleus
Domain_(taxonomy)
Spanish surrealist artist (1904–1989)
himself into a state of suspended animation as he had read that some microorganisms could do. In August 1984 a fire broke out in Dalí's bedroom and he was
Salvador_Dalí
Protective layer that lines the interior of hollow organs
produce a similar substance called mucilage that is also produced by some microorganisms. The mucosa is composed of one or more layers of epithelial cells that
Mucous_membrane
Second planet from the Sun
Some scientists have speculated that thermoacidophilic extremophile microorganisms might exist in the cooler, acidic upper layers of the Venusian atmosphere
Venus
Substance consumed for nutrition
minerals (e.g., salts) can also be found in food. Plants, algae, and some microorganisms use photosynthesis to make some of their own nutrients. Water is found
Food
Fluid and solute component of blood
antibodies, antigens, hormones; and any exogenous substances (e.g., drugs, microorganisms). Serum also does not contain all the formed elements of blood, which
Serum_(blood)
Type of fermented bread
sponge), a live mixture of flour and water, containing a colony of microorganisms including wild yeast and lactobacilli. The purpose of the starter is
Sourdough
Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow
oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, radon, toxic metals, and microorganisms. Smoking is a major contributor to indoor air pollution, as is the burning
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
Infectious disease caused by Borrelia bacteria, spread by ticks
known as Baggio–Yoshinari syndrome has been described, attributed to microorganisms that do not belong to the B. burgdorferi sensu lato complex and transmitted
Lyme_disease
Subdiscipline of microbiology that studies bacteria
similarity of thinking and working with microorganisms other than bacteria, such as protozoa, fungi, and non-microorganism viruses, there has been a tendency
Bacteriology
Biological material that poses serious risks to the health of living organisms
living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism, virus or toxin that can adversely affect human health. A biohazard
Biological_hazard
Type of forest with high rainfall
rainforests. There may be many millions of species of plants, insects and microorganisms still undiscovered in tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests have
Rainforest
Infectious disease
cause lung disease resembling TB. M. avium complex is an environmental microorganism found in soil and water sources worldwide, which tends to present as
Tuberculosis
Order of flagellates
Malawimonads (order Malawimonadida) are a small group of microorganisms with a basal position in the evolutionary tree of eukaryotes, containing only three
Malawimonad
Microorganism that flourishes in a carbon dioxide rich environment
Look up capnophile in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Capnophiles are microorganisms that thrive in the presence of high concentrations of carbon dioxide
Capnophile
fermented foods, which are foods produced or preserved by the action of microorganisms. In this context, fermentation typically refers to the fermentation
List_of_fermented_foods
Organic chemical that functions both as a hormone and a neurotransmitter
Dopamine (DA, a contraction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is a neuromodulatory molecule that plays several important roles in cells. It is an organic
Dopamine
Organelle in eukaryotic cells responsible for respiration
Bioblasten bezeichnen." (Since otherwise some circumstances indicate that microorganisms and granula are equivalent to each other and suggest elementary organisms
Mitochondria
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n. pl.
Microorganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.
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A genus of microorganisms of which the acetic ferment (Mycoderma aceti), which converts alcoholic fluids into vinegar, is a representative. Cf. Mother.
n.
One of a class of virulent microorganisms or bacteria found in the tissues and fluids in infectious diseases, and supposed to be the cause of the disease; a pathogenic organism; a pathogenic bacterium; -- opposed to zymogene.
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A genus of common motile microorganisms (Spirobacteria) having the form of spiral-shaped filaments. One species is said to be the cause of relapsing fever.
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A microorganism which is supposed to act like a ferment in causing or propagating certain infectious or contagious diseases; a pathogenic bacterial organism.
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A microorganism (Bacillus amylobacter) which develops in vegetable tissue during putrefaction.
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Any microscopic form of life; -- particularly applied to bacteria and similar organisms, esp. such are supposed to cause infectious diseases.
n. pl.
Microorganisms which do not require oxygen, but are killed by it.
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A vegetable microorganism of the genus Micrococcus, occurring in the secretion in gonorrhea. It is believed by some to constitute the cause of this disease.
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