- Bacteria is classified
as being prokaryotic.
Most bacteria don't make their own food. That means they have to rely
on other organisms to provide them with food. These bacteria have to
break down, or decompose, other living things to obtain energy.
- When most people hear the word bacteria, they think of something that
is bad for you. In fact, very few bacteria cause illness.
- Some bacteria actually help you! Without the help of bacteria, you
wouldn't even have the cheese for your favorite slice of pizza!
- There are three different shapes of bacteria: spheres, rods (seen
below) and spirals.
- Note: This kingdom is often referred to as the Monera Kingdom.
Recently, a new type of bacteria has been discovered. Because of this
discovery many scientists believe the Bacteria Kingdom should be divided
into 2 bacteria kingdoms known as Eubacteria (common bacteria)
and Archaebacteria (this is the newly discovered bacteria
that live in extreme environments such as hot sulfur springs).
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| Species of bacteria known as Chlamydia & Rickettsia are
the smallest living things, being only a few hundred atoms across. |
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