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  1. In brief: What are microbes? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf

    Apr 5, 2022 · Microbes are tiny living things that are found all around us. Also known as microorganisms, they are too small to be seen by the naked eye. They live in water, soil, and …

  2. Microorganism - Wikipedia

    Microbes are a vital component of fertile soil. In the human body, microorganisms make up the human microbiota, including the essential gut flora. The pathogens responsible for many …

  3. What are Microbes? - University of Utah

    We need to use a microscope to see them. The term is very general. It is used to describe many different types of life forms, with dramatically different sizes and characteristics: The human …

  4. Facts About Microbes | American Museum of Natural History

    Microbes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope, so they include things like bacteria, archaea, and single cell eukaryotes — cells that have a nucleus, like an …

  5. What Are Microbes and What Do They Do? - Biology Insights

    Microbes encompass a diverse collection of living entities, unified by their microscopic size. This group includes bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, and viruses, each possessing distinct …

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

    Oct 13, 2025 · microbiology, study of microorganisms, or microbes, a diverse group of generally minute simple life-forms that include bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.

  7. Misunderstood Microbes - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Microbes are organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, archaea, protists, viruses, prions, and fungi. They account for most of the diversity of …

  8. What Are Microbes? An In-depth Definition - BNS Institute

    Feb 15, 2024 · Microbes are fascinating microscopic life forms that surround us everywhere yet remain invisible to the naked eye. These tiny organisms, though individually small, collectively …

  9. The Hidden World of Microbes That Run Our Planet

    Apr 19, 2025 · Microbes are incredibly diverse organisms, ranging from bacteria and archaea to fungi, viruses, and single-celled eukaryotes like protists. Despite their microscopic size, they …

  10. Microbes in Action - Microbial Insights

    Jul 23, 2024 · What Are Microbes? Microbes, also known as microorganisms, are living organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. They come in various forms, including …