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What are micro-organisms? Do you find them?

The name MICRO-ORGANISM itself provides a definition of itself.

Micro- It refers something which is very small in size and can’t be seen with naked eyes or unaided eyes.


Organism- a living entity


Therefore, Microorganisms are the organisms very small in size which we can’t see with naked eyes and require aids like a magnifying glass, microscope etc in order to see them.


Yes, we find microorganisms as they are found everywhere in nature.


A microorganism is a life form which exhibits extreme diversity. They are found everywhere from our body to everything that we see around us.


For example- The curd we eat contains tons of bacteria into it called lactobacillus.


The soil contains a variety of microorganisms into it.


The fecal material also contains bacteria into it.


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