Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are microscopic, unicellular, and cell-cluster organisms. This includes eukaryotes such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes. Viruses and prions, though not strictly classed as living organisms, are also studied. Microbiology typically includes the study of the immune system, or Immunology. Microbiology is a broad term which includes virology, mycology, parasitology, bacteriology and other branches. A microbiologist is a specialist in microbiology and these other topics.

A colour photograph of an overhead view of an agar plate streaked with yellow colonies of microorganisms.
Microbiology

General

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Spontaneous generation

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Germ theory

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Bacteriology

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Mycology

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Rhizaria

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Foraminifera

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Rhizopoda

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(Obsolete group)

Virology

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See also

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