Scope of Microbiology

What is Microbiology? The study of microbes

Microbe-an organism too small to be seen with out a microscope

Groups studied in Microbiology

1.) Bacteria, Viruses, Algae^*, Fungi^*, Protozoan *Not all are microscopic. Example: Shelf Fungi

2.) Helminths-parasitic worms

Parasites-live on and harm organisms

Arthropods-tics, insects, spiders

Vectors-carriers of diseases.