genus and species of bacteria

Habit: Mostly perennial herbs and shrubs, trees are also common. Some are climbers (Pisum, Lathyrus). fig. 27.17 Habit, L.S. of flower of Pisum sativum fig. 27.18 Lathyrus and Pisum Root: Branched taproot, usually with nodules containing bacteria of genus Rhizobium...

In the modern system of classification, living organisms are grouped under five kingdoms, as proposed by Whittaker (1966). The Kingdom Monera includes bacteria and blue green algae, both of which possess prokaryotic cells. Bacteria are unicellular prokaryotes that have a..

Summary - In the modern system of classification, living organisms are grouped under five kingdoms, as proposed by Whittaker (1966). The Kingdom Monera includes bacteria and blue green algae, both of which possess prokaryotic cells. Bacteria are unicellular prokaryotes that have..

Summary - Reproduction is defined as the production of individuals of the same species, that is the next generation of the species. There are basically two types of reproduction - asexual and sexual. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and the offspring is genetically ..

Summary - Chromosomes are tiny thread-like structures found in the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes store and transmit the coded information which is responsible for all the life processes of an organism. Hence, chromosomes are commonly described as carriers of heredity. In bacteria, the en..

a) Plankton stage Germination of encysted spores in the newly formed water body forms the pioneer community, Spores could have reached the water body through wind or animals. Planktonic stage includes minute autotrophic diatoms, phytoflagellates, cyanobacteria etc. Population of phytoplankton is ..

In ancient Greece, the person getting free meals for entertaining others by his amusing converstions was called a parasite - 'para' refers to beside and 'sitos' refers to grains. Thus, parasitism is defined as an association between individuals of two different species which is beneficial..

Types of Heterotrophic Nutrition - Parasitic - In ancient Greece, the person getting free meals for entertaining others by his amusing converstions was called a parasite - 'para' refers to beside and 'sitos' refers to grains. Thus, parasitism is defined as an association between individuals of two ..