Talk:Sea Emperor Leviathan/@comment-121.75.206.144-20170622060848/@comment-70.121.57.148-20170622231716

Micro-organisms are actually much more diverse then plants or animals and include pretty much anything that is classifiable as alive, and only visible under a microscope. This includes organisms like bacteria, archaea, protists, micro-animals, and micro-plants like algae (Viruses are not alive and thus are not considered micro-organisms).

Additionally, the other respondent to the post has incorrectly assumed that carnivores have a higher energy value than other micro-organisms. This is actually incorrect, organisms that are further down the food chain have a higher energy value than those further up, as a lot of energy is lost through heat as you progress up the food chain (Google "energy pyramid" for more on this concept).

Finally, this response isn't meant to offend anyone or call anyone out for inaccuracies, but merely to inform others, and clear up any misconceptions people might have. If I am incorrect on this explanation someone else shouldn't hesitate to correct me either.