Bacteria
How does bacteria reproduce?
Asexually through binary fission.
What shape is persephonella marina?
Rod shaped
What does E.coli have a mutualistic relationship with?
Humans
What phylum is Staphylococcus in?
Firmicutes
Where is Opitutus Terrae found?
Rice paddy soil
What are the two main types of respiration used by bacteria?
Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration
Where is Persephonella Marina found?
deep-sea hydrothermal vents
What phylum is E.coli in?
Pseudomonadota
How does its sphere shape benefit Staphylococcus?
offers survival advantages and protection from drying out
What type of respiration does Opitutus terrae use?
Anaerobic respiration
What is the purpose of the flagella
It allows the bacteria to move
What does hyperthermophilic mean?
It lives in extreme temperatures
Where could E.coli be found in humans?
The intestines
What relationships can Staphylococcus be in?
mutualistic, parasitic and commensal
What does mesophile mean?
it lives in moderate temperatures
What are some phylums in the bacteria kingdom?
Aquificota, Firmicutes, Verrucomicrobiota, and Pseudomonadota
How does persephonella marina contribute to its ecosystem?
It forms of the base of its food chain
How does the flagella help E.coli?
it allows them to move toward nutrients or away from harmful substances
What type of respiration does Staphylococcus use?
Anaerobic respiration
How does Opitutus Terrae reproduce?
Asexually though binary fission
What are chemotrophs?
Bacteria that breaks down chemical compounds for nutrition
What does microaerophilic mean?
It can survive on very low levels of oxygen
How often can E.coli divide?
Every 20 minutes
skin (around mouth and nose)
How does Opitutus Terrae obtain energy?
Fermentation