Environmental Microbiology Concepts

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the branch of science that deals with microorganisms, their effects on living organisms, and their practical applications

  • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
  • I find microbiology fascinating because it deals with tiny living things.
  • Microbiology is all about the teeny tiny stuff that can make you sick.
  • Exploring the world of microbiology is like diving into a microscopic universe.

noun a type of parasitic protozoa that infects fish

  • Actinomyxidia is a class of parasitic protozoans that infect various marine invertebrates.
  • I read about actinomyxidia in my marine biology class.
  • Have you heard of actinomyxidia? It's some weird parasite that infects sea creatures.
  • The spread of rumors in the office was like actinomyxidia infecting the entire team.