Module Three Flashcards
Bacteria
prokaryotic, single-celled, microscopic organisms
decomposers
organisms that break down dead organic matter into smaller molecules
three groups of bacteria
decomposing, autotrophic, and cyano
red tide
when cyanobacteria overpopulates and changes the water’s coloration
nitrogen fixation
turn nitrogen into a usable nitrogen for other organisms
stromatolites
complex mats of cyanobacteria
phytoplankton
photosynthetic organisms that drift in the water
which type of bacteria turns chemicals into energy?
chemosynthetic bacteria
which type of bacteria causes red tide?
cyanobacteria
which type of bacteria are recyclers?
decomposing bacteria
describe kingdom monera?
represents the least complex microscopic organisms
kingdom protista??
the unicellular algae
greatest producers of oxygen on the planet. (Also found in toothpaste)
diatoms!
what type of reproduction do diatoms have?
both
