3 - Classification of Microorganisms
3 - Classification of Microorganisms
3 - Classification of Microorganisms
Microorganisms
Taxonomy
Organizing, classifying
and naming living things
Formal system originated
by Carl von Linné (1701-
1778)
Identifying and classifying
organisms according to
specific criteria
Each organism placed
into a classification
system
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
species
3 Domains
Eubacteria
true bacteria, peptidoglycan
Archaea
odd bacteria that live in extreme
environments, high salt, heat, etc. (usually
called extremophiles)
Eukarya
have a nucleus & organelles (humans,
animals, plants)
Taxonomy
4 main kingdoms:
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
Algae
Naming Micoorganisms
Binomial (scientific) nomenclature
Gives each microbe 2 names:
Genus - noun, always capitalized
species - adjective, lowercase
Both italicized or underlined
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis)
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Evolution - living things change
gradually over millions of years
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
Algae
Fungal Classification
Sexual reproduction
Spores are formed following fusion of male and
female strains and formation of sexual structure
Sexual spores and spore-forming structures
are one basis for classification
Zygospores
Ascospores
Basidiospores
Fungal Classification
Subkingdom Amastigomycota
Terrestrial inhabitants including those of
medical importance: