Question

How discovery of thiomargarita namibiensis affected the definition of microorganisms

Answer 1

It is the largest bacterium ever discovered, as a rule 0.1–0.3 mm (100–300 μm) in diameter, but sometimes attaining 0.75 mm (750 μm). Cells of Thiomargarita namibiensis are large enough to be visible to the naked eye. ... The species name namibiensis means "of Namibia".

Species: T. namibiensis

Domain: Bacteria