Microbiology Puzzle

4. Short for bacteriophage
5. living environment for another organism, such as virus.
6. Something you can't see with a naked eye
7. A microorganism, such as a bacteria or virus, that can cause disease
9. Microorganisms that often live in extreme environments and are part of our microbiome
12. Microorganisms that can be yeast, mold, or mushrooms
14. A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment
15. The process of breaking down

1. Microorganisms that move in various ways and can be found in moist environment
2. Genetic material that need a host to replicate
3. Microorganism with a nucleus
4. Microbes without a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea.
8. A community of microorganisms that grow together and adhere to surface, such as dental plaque
10. Photosynthetic microorganisms
11. Diverse microorganisms with various shapes and functions, some of which are beneficial while others can be harmful
13. A visible group of microorganisms that grow together, often forming distinct shapes or patterns