Sub Topic : Ascomycetes

General Characteristics Commonly known as sac-fungi. Mostly multicellular (e.g., Penicillium), but some are unicellular (e.g., Yeast - Saccharomyces). Mode of nutrition:1️⃣ Saprophytic – Feed on dead organic matter.2️⃣ Decomposers – Help in…

Topic : Taxonomic Categories

1. Introduction to Taxonomic Categories Classification Process: Involves multiple hierarchical steps. Each step represents a rank or category. Taxonomic Hierarchy:…

Summary (Conclusion)

Rich Variety of Life: Millions of plants and animals have been identified and described. A large number of organisms remain…

Topic : Kingdom Monera

Kingdom Monera Bacteria: Sole members of Kingdom Monera. Most abundant microorganisms on Earth. Ubiquitous (found almost everywhere): Soil Extreme habitats…

Sub Topic : Archaebacteria

Archaebacteria: A unique group of bacteria adapted to survive in extreme environments. Key Characteristics: Extremophiles: Thrive in harsh conditions where most other…

Sub Topic : Eubacteria

Eubacteria (“True Bacteria”) Characteristics: Rigid cell wall Flagellum (if motile) Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae): Contain chlorophyll a (similar to plants) Photosynthetic autotrophs Forms:…

Topic : Kingdom Protista

Kingdom Protista General Characteristics: All single-celled eukaryotes Primarily aquatic Serve as a link between kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, and Fungi Cell…

Sub Topic : Chrysophytes

Chrysophytes Members: Diatoms Golden algae (desmids) Habitat: Freshwater and marine environments Characteristics: Microscopic Planktonic (float passively in water currents) Mostly…