Introducing the World of Microorganisms QISS Science Week 2013

E. Coli Rod shaped bacteria that is found in some animals stomachs to help digest food. Other types of E.Coli can cause food poisoning.

Streptococcus Sphere shaped bacteria. Different species cause sickness like strep throat and pneumonia,

Amoeba Blob-like protists that live in fresh water (lakes,ponds) Some types cause Amoebic dysentery

Euglena Protist found in water that is able to make food from sunlight (perform photosynthesis) and use a long tail-like structure (flagella) to move.

Paramecium Protist that lives in water and uses little hair-like structures (called cilia) to move.

Dinoflagellates Aquatic protists responsible for red tides and some can glow in the dark when disturbed.

Penicillium Fungus that grows on bread, fruit, and cheese. One species is involved in making the antibiotic, Penicillin, that is used routinely to kill bacteria.

Yeast Fungi that is used in and wine making.

Diatoms Microscopic glass-like algae that live in the world’s river, lakes, & oceans.

Mites Microscopic bugs