Distribution of bacteria and fungi in nature Flashcards
1
Q
What types of habitats do bacteria occupy?
A
Both terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) environments
2
Q
What types of habitats do fungi occupy?
A
They are mostly confined to terrestrial habitats
3
Q
List some extreme conditions bacteria can be found in
A
Hot springs, sewage, swamps, human intestines. Some species can exist in the human stomach at pH 2 and in sulfur springs with pH lower than 1.
4
Q
What sort of conditions can bacteria withstand?
A
Extreme conditions
5
Q
What conditions can bacteria survive under?
A
Under extreme pressures and temperatures, and may be found anywhere from deep-sea vents to mountain tops.
