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

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 · The major groups of microorganisms—namely bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), algae, protozoa, and viruses—are summarized below. Links to the more detailed …

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 …

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 …

Aug 11, 2025 · Discover the classification of microorganisms, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes, along with examples such as bacteria and fungi.

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 can be found almost anywhere in the taxonomic organization of life on the planet. Bacteria and archaea are almost always microscopic, while a number of eukaryotes are also …

Microbes, which are also called micro-organisms, are a group of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Despite being even smaller than the human cell, microbes still …

Microorganisms are very small organisms that generally cannot be seen without a microscope. These tiny organisms live everywhere, including within the human body. Microorganisms may …