Bacteria: Overview
Written by Dr. T. M. Wassenaar Monday, 07 November 2011 18:15
Bacteria are everywhere, but their small size makes them invisible. Maybe you don't even have a clear idea what bacteria are.
If you want to learn more about bacteria, this category is the best place to start. There are 6 exhibits in this category that are best read in the following order:
What are bacteria? That is explained here, and the links on this page provide further introductions in the subject. This exhibit is the best place to start. The links are all relatively easy to understand.
What is bacteriology? The study of bacteria is explained here. Some of the many aspects that can be covered in bacteriology are touched upon.
In Applied bacteriology it is described how bacteria are applied in industry. There are more explorations than you might have thought about.
Bacteriophages are viruses that prey on bacteria. So bacteria can be ill, too.
Not all microorganisms are bacteria. Those microorganisms that are not bacteria are briefly described here, but they will not further be covered in this museum.
Ok, after reading through all of this, you will have a better idea of what bacteria are. So here's the last file, which is a bit of fun: Bacteria and our senses describes how we can see, taste, feel and hear bacteria. Or not.
Last Updated on Monday, 07 November 2011 20:18