Questions tagged [biology]

Questions regarding Judaism's views of biology, or the study of life and living organisms, including their design, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy, whether at the macroscopic or microscopic levels.

Questions regarding Judaism's views of biology, or the study of life and living organisms, including their design, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy, whether at the macroscopic or microscopic levels; whether with regard to sentient life or inanimate organisms.

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What is the smallest living creature mentioned by the Sages?

What is the smallest living creature mentioned by the Sages in the Talmud / Midrashim, maybe bugs/mites/bacteria? Are there any invisible to the naked eye?
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