Chapter 2/4: Bacterial Taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
What system is used when naming bacteria?
A
Binomial nomenclature
2
Q
What is the term used for a group of closely related species?
A
Genus
3
Q
What is the term used for a group of strains sharing common features that differ significantly between each other?
A
Species
4
Q
What terms are used at various taxonomic levels do classify bacteria?
A
Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
5
Q
What two types of characteristics is bacterial taxonomy dependent on?
A
Phenetic, Phylogenetic
