Microorganisms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017248",
  "term": "Microorganisms",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Living organisms that can be seen individually only with the aid of a microscope.\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. Microscopic organisms including bacteria, protozoans, yeast, fungi, mold, viruses, and algae.\n\n4. Tiny living organisms that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope. Some microorganisms can cause acute health problems when consumed in drinking water.\n\n5. (MY-crow-OR-gan-IS-zums) Living organisms that can be seen individually only with the aid of a microscope.\n\n6. Very tiny life forms such as bacteria, algae, diatoms, parasites, plankton, and fungi. Some can cause disease.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "see_also": [
    "Microbes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Drink Water Tech & Legal 2009",
    "Environmental Issues Terms & Acronyms; Pesticides Glossary",
    "Underground Storage Tank Sites Guide Glossary; Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks",
    "Drinking Water Glossary; Childrens Health Protection Glossary; America's Children and the Environment Terms",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Private Wells Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/microorganisms/"
}