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Bacteria Diversity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proteobacteria | large group; gram-negative organisms |
| Gram-positive Bacteria | includes endospore--> Bacillus and Clostridium |
| Cyanobacteria | oxygenic photosynthesis |
| Planctomycetes | stalked bacteria |
| Spirochetes | Long, thin, spiral-shaped group of bacteria |
| Deinococci | highly resistant to radiation |
| Pyrolobus | extreme heat dwelling organism |
| Halobacteria | salt loving organism |
| Thermoplasma | cell wall-less archaeon; grows at pH<1 |
| Examples of Eukaryotic Microorganisms | algae, fungi, protozoa |
| Lichen | mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a phototroph |