Noun. 1. archipelago-a group of many islands in a large body of water. island-a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water.rÂ·chiÂ·pelÂ·aÂ·go. n. pl. arÂ·chiÂ·pelÂ·aÂ·goes or arÂ·chiÂ·pelÂ·aÂ·gos. 1. A large group of islands: the Philippine archipelago. 2. A sea, such as the Aegean, containing a large number of scattered islands.
Bacteria, yeasts, and mold are microorganisms associated with foods. The individual microorganism cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. The size of these microorganisms are measured in microns (1 micron is 1/1000 of a millimeter or U25,40A of an inch).hen enough salt or sugar is added to a food, the water activity will be lowered to a level that will prevent microorganisms from growing. 1  In general, bacterial glowth is inhibited by the addition of 5-15% salt. 2  To inhibit mold growth, 65-70% sugar must be added.
Microorganisms are very tiny living things. They are so small that you need a microscope to see them. Microorganisms are all around us, in the air, in our bodies and in water. Some microorganisms are harmful to us, but others are helpful to us. There are three types of microorganism: viruses. bacteria. fungi. 1  Page: 2  1.3  2.icroorganisms are all around us, in the air, in our bodies and in water. Some microorganisms are harmful to us, but others are helpful to us. There are three types of microorganism: viruses. bacteria. fungi. 1  Page: 2  1.