Question

How discovery of thiomargarita namibies is 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".

Thiomargarita namibiensis has its ecological niche in the oxygen-poor but nutrient-rich sediment and can survive in this environment which is toxic for most animal life due to high levels of hydrogen sulfide.