Monerans 1 vs 2 Kingdoms?
Eubacteria- true bacteria It is the eubacteria that most people are talking about when they say bacteria, because they live in more neutral conditions. Some cause disease: plants, animals-humans Some can perform photosynthesis Most take in nutrients from decaying matter
Archaebacteria- ancient bacteria Lived on earth when it was first created billion years ago (very small group) Live in very harsh environments where few organisms can survive: A. very salty water- Great Lake, Dead Sea B. very hot water- hot springs C. oxygen lacking environments- sewage treatment ponds, marshes, lake bottom video