discovery of microorganisms in 1675‚ using a microscope of his own design. Microorganisms are very diverse and include all the bacteria and archaea and almost all the protozoa. They also include some members of the fungi‚ algae‚ and animals such as rotifers. Many macro animals and plants have juvenile stages which are also microorganisms. Some microbiologists also classify viruses as microorganisms‚ but others consider these as nonliving.[2][3] Most microorganisms are microscopic‚ but there are some
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“Hey‚ Sergeant… Sergeant‚ can you hear me?” The voice came from a bright light. It then took Seth more than a moment to realize the light came attached to a nurse holding a penlight‚ a nurse named Malerie. “Doctor Lakeman‚ our sergeant is waking up!” “W-What…” Seth mumbled‚ his voice was hoarse‚ his throat dry like the desert sands he was so used to. “What happened? My men?” “Just try to stay calm‚ sergeant‚” Nurse Malerie said. “You’ve been unconscious ever since being picked up on the battlefield
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AndrewGuerrero BIO 125 Lab Due November 14‚ 2012 Practical Exam 1. a. The symbionts (Paramecium) of the termite belong to the kingdom Protista b. Paramecium living in the intestines of termites breaks down the cellulose walls of wood fibers releasing proteins that are absorbed by the termites’ digestive system. Paramecium benefit by having an environment to thrive and they ingest the wood fibers for their own nutrition as well. 2. c. An important ecological effect
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Unit 1 Discussion Does the Lactococcus lactis qualify as a probiotic? Lactococcus lactis is a specific Gram-positive bacteria that seems to be at the center of attention with regards to it’s use as a probiotic(1). Although an argument can be made for or against the use of Lactococcus lactis in such a manner‚ I believe that it would not be effective and may not even qualify as probiotic in general. Gregor Reid defines probitotics as microorganisms that‚ when administered‚ confer a health benefit
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Soil and Its Components Research Paper SOIL AND ITS COMPONENTS Soil is everywhere. It is abundant throughout the earth and contains most of the worlds diversity. Soil is full of life. It is actually believed that a handful of soil may consist of more living organisms than there are on this Earth. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Soil is a natural body comprised of solids (minerals and organic matter)‚ liquid‚ and gases that occurs on the land surface. (Natural Resources Conservation Service‚ 2013)
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Microbiology Study Guide Chapters 1-6 Chapter 1 Main Themes of Microbiology Microorganisms Most are not Pathogens Prokaryotic-no nucleus or organelles Very simplistic—like bacteria Eukaryotic-has nucleus and organelles like mitochondria Includes fungus‚ and animals Acellular-not even a complete cell Includes viruses and prions like those that cause Mad Cow disease Six main types of microorganisms Bacterium (prokaryotic) Fungus (eukaryotic) Algae (eukaryotic) Virus (acellular)
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Doña Aurora National High School Utilization of Different Varieties of Dried Leaves into Organic Fertilizer using Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) as Agents for Fast Decomposition Chapter I (Introduction) A. Background of the Study Since ancient times‚ farmers have known that adding certain substances to the soil helps produce healthier‚ more abundant crops; such a substance is called fertilizer. The researchers decided to make an organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizers are made up of
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` Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapter 1: 1. What is a “microbe”? What groups of organisms are included in this category? Microbes (microorganisms) are minute living things that individually are too small to be seen with the unaided eye the group includes bacteria‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ and microscopic algae‚ viruses Only minority of microorganisms are pathogenic(disease-producing) 2. What are some of the benefits provided by microbes? Decompose organic waste‚ producers in the ecosystem
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A Pet Can Help You to Live Longer Animals have played a significant role in human customs‚ legends‚ and religions throughout history. "Primitive people found that human- animal relationships were important to their very survival‚ and petkeeping was common in hunter-gatherer societies" (Anderson et al.‚ 1987). It is impossible to determine when the use of animals was used specifically to promote physical and psychological health. However‚ the use of horseback riding for people with serious disabilities
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There are no multicellular plants in the oceans Most are photosynthetic single cells Cambrian is in Paleozoic era Called Cambrian explosion‚ because in this 70 million years. We have an explosion of every multicellular organism. Wednesday October 31st‚ 2012 CAMBRIAN Phanerozoic Eon Eras: Paleozoic (most recent : 550 Ma until now) – multicellular organisms in the oceans The periods in the Paleozoic era are: Cambrian Ordovician: end is one of the 5 mass extinctions. So many organisms
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