Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial system of classification which is still used today.

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Bacteria Classification

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1. Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial system of classification which is still used today. This global system assigns a genus and species to all living organisms (e.g., Homo sapiens). Many scientists believe that an understanding of organism classification is vital to an understanding of the diversity of living organisms. Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Do you come across similar types of organization in your own life or career (e.g., the Dewey Decimal System)? Explain.
3. Do you think there are bacteria in the world that have not been identified yet? Why or why not?
   • If so, where might the bacteria be located?
   • How might they be different, beneficial or harmful compared to known bacterial species?
4. Your turn! Imagine that you have discovered a new bacterium! You know that it is in the genus Escherichia based on staining and biochemical tests, but it is a brand new species.
   • Briefly describe its environment and/or where you found it (e.g., Yankee stadium).
   • Do not forget to give it a name! As the founder, you may name the species whatever you wish (e.g., Escherichia derek jeteria). Scientific names are usually descriptive; they tell us something about the organism’s characteristics or the scientist who discovered them. Be sure to review the classification and naming of organisms in our digital book before choosing the second part of the name (species) for your bacterium. Remember that the first part of the name, or genus, for your bacterium is Escherichia.

Student 1

Preston Reid

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4/20/2016 9:18:21 PM

Hello Professor and Classmate

Hello Everyone, Yes, I agree because with all the computer and the technology that we have these days scientists can do just about anything with the right equipment. If Carl Linnaeus developed the b Show More

Hello Everyone,
Yes, I agree because with all the computer and the technology that we have these days scientists can do just about anything with the right equipment.  If Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial system and it does what Carl says it does then it more in likely can do it.  If Carl did developed the binomial system that that can be a good thing if the right people use it but then it can be a bad thing because it can fall into the wrong hangs.
No, I have not came across similar types of organizations in my life or careers but one of these days when I become a Forest Ranger I might come across similar types of organization because of the line of work I will be doing.
Yes, I think there is bacteria that has not yet been identified because there are still a lot of different things in the world that have not yet identified.  So, if there are other things that have been identified why would it not be bacteria too.  The bacteria can be located just about anywhere’s in the world just like everything else that has yet to be identified.  The bacteria that has not been identified can be different because it might have different cells then the other bacteria that was already identified.  The bacteria can beneficial because it can help with sickness.  The bacteria can be harmful because it can hurt someone by making them very sick.
The bacteria I am describing is in the rain forest I am choosing the rain forest because there are many different things in the rain forest that has not yet described yet.   The name I am going to pick is Acidburkholders. I came up with this name because the rain forest many different things that can be harmful to humans.

Student 2

Roderrick England

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4/21/2016 10:54:32 AM

Bacterium and other species of the world….

Prof. Milian and Fellow Classmates; If I were to find a new bacterium and it had no name and had never been found before, and I were to do many tests on it to get a closer look at it and how it works. Show More

Prof. Milian and Fellow Classmates;

If I were to find a new bacterium and it had no name and had never been found before, and I were to do many tests on it to get a closer look at it and how it works. I would run other tests on the bacterium to see what harms it would cause or worsen and tests to see if it would be helpful and see if it can be used to fight off other bacterium’s and germs and maybe even be used as a medical treatment. And once doing so, I would name it ThomasBacterium and it would be available in pill form, i.v. form, and syrup form to fight off the illnesses of people that have flu and flu like viruses such as bird flu, double pneumonia, pneumonia, stomach viruses.

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When used as directed, the medication will begin to heal a person(s) illness within the first four (4) hours of taking the medication. This medication is not for children under the age of six (6) years of age.

Warning: This medical drug is not for use by people with heart problems, heart disease, or are taking any medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or have the HIV/AIDS virus of any level or stage.

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