CLASSIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS

Microorganisms, also known as microbes, are diverse microscopic organisms that include bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. Classifying microorganisms is essential for understanding their diversity, characteristics, and roles in various ecosystems. Here’s detailed information on the classification of microorganisms: Bacteria
Archaea Fungi Protozoa Algae
BACTERIA
Domain: Bacteria
Cell Type: Prokaryotic
Cell Wall Composition: Peptidoglycan
Shapes: Cocci (spherical), Bacilli (rod-shaped), Spirilla (spiral-shaped)
Metabolism: Varied (aerobic, anaerobic, photosynthetic)
Habitats: Ubiquitous, found in diverse environments Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the domain Bacteria. They are among the simplest and most
abundant forms of life on Earth. Bacteria are classified as prokaryotes, meaning they lack a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles. Instead, their genetic material is
typically organized in a single, circular DNA molecule located in the nucleoid region of the cell. Viruses Helminths Prions