1.1 Categories of organisms.

- Macro organisms
- Micro organisms

Macro organisms can be big, and are very clearly visible with
our eyes. However that does not mean that we always see
them. They can be hidden somewhere.

The different types of macro organisms are:

- Rodents (rats and mice)
- Insects
- Parasites.

Sometimes parasites are also categorized under micro

organisms. Example a bacteria who stay alive while causing
others damage, illness or death.

The different types of micro organisms are:

- Bacteria
- Fungi, yeast and mold
- Virus

1.2 Categories of organisms by function.

There are different classifications of micro organisms. It all

depends on their function.
They are classified as below:
a- Useful micro organisms
b- Harmful micro organisms
c- Decease causing micro organisms (also called
pathogens)

Without micro organisms we cannot live, but some micro

organisms can cause us severe damage, illness and even in
the worst case death. We have to take therefore several
actions to prevent bad micro organisms from existing.

a. Useful micro organisms

Most micro organisms have a useful function. In nature they

help to “eat” dead plants or animals and they clean water.
Concerning to food, bacteria fulfill a very important role in
the preparation of example: vinegar, yogurt and sauerkraut.
Some fungi are important with the preparation of cheese,
example: blue cheese and camembert. Certain types of
yeast are important for the preparation of wine, beer and
bread.

b. Harmful micro organisms