Bacteria are microscopic organisms often known as ‘germs’ and ‘microbes’. They are
among the simplest forms of life known. They show the characteristics of both plants
and animals. They are placed in the plant kingdom, this does not mean that they are
more closely related to plants than to animals.
Virus
A virus is a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of
an organism. Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to micro
organisms, including bacteria and archaea.
Fungi