Microorganism | Definition, Types & Examples

Tardigrade microorganism viewed under microscope

Under the microscope, this microorganism presents a bizarre and menacing appearance! Its most striking feature is a chainsaw-like mouth structure, composed of a circular, rotating ring lined with jagged, tooth-like projections that resemble serrated blades. These blade-like structures spin rhythmically or oscillate back and forth, designed to shred organic matter or pierce through cell walls of other microorganisms. The organism’s translucent, gelatinous body allows a faint view of internal mech

Taking A Look At Bacteria Under The Microscope