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  • Microorganisms: Types, Definitions, and Key Characteristics
    Microscopic organisms are called microorganisms or microbes.

    Here are some more specific terms depending on the type of microorganism:

    * Bacteria: Single-celled prokaryotes

    * Archaea: Single-celled prokaryotes that are distinct from bacteria

    * Fungi: Eukaryotic organisms that can be single-celled (yeasts) or multicellular (molds)

    * Protozoa: Single-celled eukaryotic organisms

    * Viruses: Non-living entities that require a host cell to reproduce

    * Algae: Simple aquatic plants that can be single-celled or multicellular

    Let me know if you'd like to learn more about any of these types of microorganisms!

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