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/ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ · mi.cro.or.gan.ist
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- An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium. The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen.
- A microorganism can be a fungus, a protozoan, or a bacterium. The lab tested the microorganisms in the water sample to determine their type and quantity.
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- A microorganism can be a parasite, a symbiont, or a free-living organism. The microorganisms in the soil help to break down organic matter and recycle nutrients.
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Did you know? The study of microorganisms, known as microbiology, has led to numerous medical breakthroughs and discoveries, including the development of antibiotics and vaccines.