Bacteria: Classification and Habitats
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Bacteria: Classification and Habitats

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What is the most abundant micro-organism?

  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Bacteria (correct)
  • Protozoa
  • In which category are bacteria grouped based on their shape?

  • Coccus (pl.: cocci)
  • Bacillus (pl.: bacilli)
  • Vibrium (pl.: vibrio)
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following is not a category under which bacteria are grouped based on their shape?

  • Spirillum (pl.: spirilla)
  • Coccus (pl.: cocci)
  • Vibrium (pl.: vibrio) (correct)
  • Bacillus (pl.: bacilli)
  • Where can bacteria live that very few other life forms can survive?

    <p>Hot springs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which habitat are bacteria able to survive where very few other life forms can?

    <p>Deep oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant micro-organism?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing characteristic used to group bacteria into different categories?

    <p>Shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of habitat are bacteria able to survive where very few other life forms can?

    <p>Polar ice caps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the most abundant micro-organisms?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Bacteria

    • Bacteria are the most abundant micro-organisms.

    Classification of Bacteria

    • Bacteria are grouped into categories based on their shape, such as spherical (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), and spiral-shaped (spirilla).

    Unique Habitats of Bacteria

    • Bacteria are able to survive in extreme environments where very few other life forms can, such as hot springs, salt lakes, and deep-sea vents.

    Key Terms

    • The term for the most abundant micro-organisms is bacteria.

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    Explore the world of bacteria, the most abundant micro-organisms and their occurrence in various habitats. Learn about their categorization based on shape and their ability to thrive in extreme environments.

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