Micrococci

Micrococci are bacteria that are not visible to the naked eye and are about a tenth of a millimeter in size or less. They are among the most common microorganisms on Earth and are found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, air, and the body of humans and animals.

Micrococci exist in huge numbers and form an important part of most ecosystems. They perform many functions, such as decomposing organic compounds, inhibiting other microorganisms, and producing useful substances for other organisms. However, micrococci can also cause illness in humans and animals if they receive a certain dose. For example, breathing disorders and conjunctivitis may occur when micrococci are inhaled.

Scientists are studying the various properties of micrococci to understand their role in ecosystems and to develop new technologies. Micrococci have long been given credit for the production of antibiotics because micrococci have been a critical target for drug development. Today we know many antibiotics that are of natural origin and appeared exclusively thanks to micrococci. Nowadays, some antibiotic production processes and other microbiology processes are based on the study of the properties of certain generations of micrococcus.