Introduction to Bacteria 2 types of bacteria

BLUE-GREEN BACTERIA

Blooms- occur when the bacteria multiplies in great numbers and form scum on the top of the water

• can be toxic to humans and animals

EXAMPLES OF BLUE-GREEN BACTERIA

Lake Champlain

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Pictures of Bacteria

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Bacillus anthracis - rod, vegetative stage prokaryote (bacterium) Image Number: 21185A

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Neisseria meningitidis - coccus prokaryote (bacterium) Image Number: 97214E

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