ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Micro Live

Micro live is like a tiny family of living things that are too small to see with our eyes. Micro means very small and live means they are alive. They are so small that we need to use special tools called microscopes to see them.

Microbes, also known as microorganisms, are what make up micro life. There are different types of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They live all around us; some in the dirt, in the air, in water, and even on our skin!

Some microbes are good, and some are bad. The good microbes help us digest food, make medicine, and even help us stay healthy. The bad microbes can make us sick, like causing a cold or giving us a stomach ache.

Scientists study micro live to better understand how these tiny things work and how they can help us or harm us. They use microscopes and experiments to learn more about these tiny living things, so we can stay healthy and happy.