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Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses
Basic Information about Bacteria, Archaea and Viruses
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Biology
7th Grade
02/10/2013

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Endospore
Definition
A structure that helps some bacteria survive harsh conditions
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Binary Fission
Definition
The process that prokaryotes use to reproduce
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Prokaryote
Definition
A cell that does not have a nucleus
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Monera
Definition
Kingdom containing single-celled, prokaryotic organisms
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Spirilla
Definition
Long, spiral shaped bacteria
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Cocci
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Round, spherical shaped bacteria
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Bacilli
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Rod shaped bacteria
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Spirilla, Cocci, Bacilli
Definition
The three most common shapes of bacteria
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Heat-loving, Salt-loving, Methane-making
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Three types of archaea
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Heat-loving
Definition
Archaea that can be found in ocean vents and hot springs
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Salt-loving
Definition
Archaea that can be found in very salty environments such as the Dead Sea and Great Salt Lake
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Methane-making
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Archaea that can be found in swamps and animal intestines
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Producer
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can make it's own food
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Consumer
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must get it's food from other organisms
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Decomposer
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breaks down dead organisms for food
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