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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Bacteria: More Than Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the differences between bacteria and viruses. Further details are given showing that not all bacteria are bad.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to bacteria and examines fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Gram Negative Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about gram staining and the characteristics of gram-negative bacteria. A discussion of cell wall structure is accompanied by a labeled illustration. Includes a list of examples of gram-negative bacteria organized by subgroup....
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Different Types of Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the different criteria used to classify bacteria and the groups of bacteria within each category. Groups are organized by characteristics such as morphology, shape, cell wall structure, and presence of flagella.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Eubacteria Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents examples of eubacteria along with descriptions.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Helpful and Harmful Types of Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Some types of both beneficial and harmful bacteria are identified and described. States characteristics, where each is found, and their benefits or the diseases that they cause.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Aerobic Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Types of aerobic bacteria and examples of each are described.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Bacteria That Are Commonly Present All Around Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of helpful and harmful bacteria are described in this resource.