Classification of
Microorganism
ALGAE
Algae are eukaryotic organisms that
have no roots, stems, or leaves but do
have chlorophyll and other pigments
for carrying out photosynthesis
·Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning,
paralytic shellfish poisoning, and
Ciguatera fish poisoning are the most
common.
Ecologically, algae serve as the basis for
many aquatic food webs, fueling the
growth of fish, insects, snails, and
other organisms.
FUNGI
Fungi lack chloroplasts and are
heterotrophic organisms and so
require preformed organic compounds
as energy sources.
Aspergillus infection, Athlete's foot,
Jock itch, Ringworm,
Coccidioidomycosis, Sporotrichosis,
valley fever, histoplasmosis are the
few of the many deadly diseases
caused by fungi.
Fungi act as a source of food, and many
food ingredients are synthesized by
fungi, including proteins, carotenoids,
and others.
PROTOZOA
Protozoa are unicellular,
chemoheterotrophs (get energy from
breaking down organic matter), have
special structures for ingesting food
and are capable of reproduction
live at the edge of living and non-living
protozoan diseases include malaria,
giardia, and toxoplasmosis.
diseases such as the common cold, flu
Protozoans play important roles in the
fertility of soils. By grazing on soil
bacteria, they regulate bacterial
populations and maintain them in a
state of physiological youth—i.e., in
the active growing phase. This
enhances the rates at which bacteria
decompose dead organic matter.
VIRUS
They are extremely small in size and
simpler than bacteria. They are ultra-
microscopic, which are visible only
with an electron microscope. They are
considered to be the organisms that
things. They are dependent parasites
that cannot survive on their own.
Viruses cause familiar infectious
and warts. They also cause severe
illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola,
and COVID-19.
Viruses also keep us alive. They form
part of the body's microbiome and
safeguard our health. They can be
harnessed to treat illness, deliver
vaccines, and diagnose infections.