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Is there a classification of things like viruses and parasites other than calling them microbes, since some parasites are really big?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Number of cells: The term microbes usually refers to single-celled organisms like bacteria or protozoa, and to non-free living organisms like viruses. Parasites that are multi-celled like worms or flukes are better classified according to their relative place in the animal kingdom. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/1/2014

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