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.
Most pathogens are infectious microbes, such as bacteria or viruses, which are capable of causing disease. Other parasites, such as fungi and protozoans, are also considered pathogens.Because not all microbes are harmful, pathogens refer specifically to those that can cause disease or other harm.pathagens are bacterias.which cause people to get sick. pathagens are bacterias.which cause people to get sick.athogens and non-pathogens are not alike, as one is a type of bacteria/illness inside your body when a non-pathogen is not inside your body and it is not an illness or a bact â¦ eria. 2 people found this useful. Answered. In Microbiology.