Difference between Microorganisms and Microbes
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Microorganisms |
Microbes |
1. | A microscopic organism that may be unicellular or multi-cellular organisms like fungi, bacteria and viruses, And includes too small organisms are known as microorganisms. | An organism which is microscopic especially bacteria that causes disease or fermentation is known as Microbes. |
2. | Microorganisms are generally unicellular or multicellular. | Microbes are generally or mainly unicellular organisms. |
3. | Microorganisms Maintaince relationship with other organisms and it can be mutualistic, commensalistic or parasitic. | Microbes can cause disease or can undergo fermentation. |
4. | These microorganisms are prokaryotes or can be eukaryotes. | These microbes are prokaryotes only. |
5. | Microorganisms are divided into Six major groups. | Microbes are divided into two major groups. |
6. | The groups of microorganisms includes protozoa, bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses and bacteria. | Microbes mainly includes viruses and bacteria. |
7. | Examples of microorganisms include protozoa, algae, fungi, parasites, viruses, archaea and bacteria. | Examples of microbes mainly include bacteria. |
8. | On the basis of cellular organization, microorganisms can be single celled or multi celled. | On the basis of cellular organization, microbes can be single celled. |