Microorganism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017239",
  "term": "Microorganism",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, fungus, or protozoan.\n\n2. Bacteria, yeasts, simple fungi, algae, protozoans, and a number of other organisms that are microscopic in size. Most are beneficial but some produce disease. Others are involved in composting and sewage treatment.\n\n3. A microscopic life form that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Types of microorganisms include: bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, yeasts, and some parasites and algae.\n\n4. Units used in the science of biological classification, or taxonomy.\n\n5. An organism that can only be seen with a microscope.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "I-BEAM Glossary of Terms",
    "EPA 2005e",
    "FDA 2001",
    "EPA EV-Biological Substances-Microorganisms-Microorganism Taxa",
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/microorganism/"
}