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Bacteria

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Most bacteria can be categorized into three groups:

  • Aerobic bacteria – it thrives in the presence of oxygen and requires it for their continued growth and existence.
  • Anaerobic bacteria - it cannot tolerate gaseous oxygen

Facultative anaerobes – prefers growing in the presence of oxygen, but can continue to grow without it.


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Life History and Ecology