Emoji 11
microbe
Also known as amoeba, bacteria, science, virus
A single-celled microorganism with a round body and small projections.
Meaning
The microbe emoji represents bacteria, viruses, and other microscopic organisms. It is often used in discussions about germs, illness, science, and health. People also use it to convey feelings of being sick or to refer to contagious things.
Unicode name
A microbe, as a bacterium or virus, often used to represent disease, infection, and scientific study.
Platform designs
Apple
In Apple's design, the microbe is a green, round organism with a textured surface and several small appendages.
Google
Google Noto's microbe is a green blob with a mottled pattern and small fuzzy projections.
Twitter
Twemoji's microbe has a light green body with darker spots and short stubby protrusions.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦠 microbe belong to?
🦠 microbe belongs to the animals & nature category, which contains 161 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦠 microbe?
🦠 microbe was added in Emoji 11. Its codepoint is U+1F9A0, made up of 1 code points.
