Memory Alpha
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*[[Pyrocite]]
 
*[[Pyrocite]]
 
*[[Quasi-energy microbe]]
 
*[[Quasi-energy microbe]]
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*[[Surata microbe]]
 
*[[Xindi neural parasite]]
 
*[[Xindi neural parasite]]

Revision as of 00:03, 2 December 2005

A microorganism is a microscopic germ, plant or animal. Most are single-celled, but this is not a requirement. Some cause diseases of varying severity, while others are vitally important for producing foods and other products.

Microorganisms are distinct from viruses because they have all the machinery necessary to function as living organisms, without relying on other organisms.

List of microbes