Main Classes of Microorganisms
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Helminths
◾multicellular organisms ◾life cycle involves stages in other organisms
Protozoa
◾one cell animal like found in decayed materials ◾feces, insect bites, contaminated water ◾malaria
Bacteria
◾one cell organism that multiply rapidly ◾bacilli, spirilla, cocci ◾strept throat
Rickettsiae
◾parasitic microorganisms that cannot live outside the cells of others
Fungi
◾simple plant like organisms ◾live on dead matter ◾mold, yeast
Viruses
◾smallest microorganism