As nouns the difference between animalcule and microbe
is that animalcule is a minute or microscopic animal or protozoan while microbe is any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria.
animalcule
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(dated) A minute or microscopic animal or protozoan.
(archaic) A tiny animal, as a mouse or insect (fly, mosquito, midge).
Synonyms
* animalculum
Hyponyms
* eye animalcule
* globe animalcule
* rotifer or wheel animalcule
* paramecium or slipper animalcule
* stentor or trumpet animalcule
* peritrich or bell animalcule
* heliozoa or sun animalcule
* amoeba or proteus animalcule
microbe
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(microbiology) Any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria.
Synonyms
* See also
Related terms
* microorganism
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