Sciencewood Ramesh Kumar P | Page 24

Pg.no. 24 09. Micro organism Microorgamism Virus Bacteria Fungi Algae Protozoan Virus: Virus was discovered by Ivanowsky, a Russian Botanist in 1892. The living cell inside which the virus grows and multiplies is known as host cell. Outside the host cell, viruses do not show any of the characteristics of living organisms. Bacteriophage (Bacteria Virus) Phytophage (Plant Virus) Phycophage (Alga Virus) Virus Zoophage (Animal Virus) Mycophage (Fungal Virus)