Across
- 3. the process of breaking down-organic matter
- 4. a visible group of microorganisms that grow together, often forming distinct shapes or patterns
- 7. aka black death
- 11. short for bacteriophage
- 13. microbes with a nucleus
- 14. another term for microorganisms
- 15. microbes without a nucleus
Down
- 1. tiny organisms invisible to the naked eye
- 2. microorganisms that can cause disease
- 5. beneficial relationship, host, & bacteria benefit
- 6. not considered truly alive; need host to live off of
- 8. photosynthetic microorganisms
- 9. found in moist environments
- 10. yeast, mold, mushrooms
- 12. live in extreme environments