biodiversity of micro-organisms
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Biodiversity of Micro-organisms. Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms. Biodiversity (biological + diversity). The number and variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region. Micro-organisms (micro = small). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Biodiversity and classification of micro-organisms
Biodiversity of Micro-organisms
The number and variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region.
Biodiversity (biological + diversity)
Most micro-organisms are too small to be viewed by the naked eye, but there are some which are visible to the naked eye for example Thiomargarita namibiensis.
Micro-organisms (micro = small)
This bacterium, found in the ocean sediments of Namibia, is one of the largest bacteria ever discovered. Cells of Thiomargarita namibiensis are large enough to be visible to the naked eye.
INTRODUCTION
DIVERSITY OF LIFE
VIRUSES, BACTERIA, PROTISTS (ALGAE AND PROTOZOA) AND FUNGI EVOLVED VERY EARLY IN THE HISTORY OF THE EARTH (BEFORE PLANTS AND ANIMALS).
INTRODUCTION – What to learn
Basic structure and general characteristics of 4 groups of organisms VIRUSES BACTERIA PROTISTS FUNGI
Investigations Important role that they play in the environment symbiotic
relationships The effect on the health of other living organisms – One
disease of each group Humans use these organisms for a variety of purposes