K. Monera (Eubacteria – True Bacteria) Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to the study of bacteria, specifically focusing on their shapes, types, and functions as discussed in the lecture.

Coccus (cocci)

Spherical shaped bacteria, can be seen in chains.

Bacillus (bacilli)

Rod shaped bacteria, which may also appear in chains.

Spirillus (spirilla)

Spiral shaped bacteria, typically not occurring in chains.

Oscillatoria

A type of cyanobacteria that is cylindrical shaped with bars going across it.

Nostoc

A type of cyanobacteria that fixes nitrogen and appears like pearls with larger pearls scattered.

Rhizobia

Genus of bacteria that fix nitrogen inside root nodules of legumes.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria that can fix nitrogen, including genera like Oscillatoria and Nostoc.

Nitrogen fixation

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants, carried out by certain bacteria.