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Classification of Actinomycetes | Microbiology

Actinomycetes are classified into 7 families. The classification is based on hyphal and reproductive structures. Family 1: Streptomycetaceae: Hyphae non-fragmented, aerial mycelium with chains of spores with 5 to 50 or more conidia per chain e.g. Streptomyces, Microdlobaspone and Sporictilhya. Family 2: Nocardiaceae: Hyphae typically fragmented e.g. Nocardia, Pseudonocardia. Family 3: Micromononsporaceae: Hyphae non-fragmented conidia borne singly or in pairs [...]

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Pili and Fimbriae: Structure and Functions | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss the structure and functions of pili and fimbriae. Structure of Pili and Fimbriae: Both fimbriae and pili are like flagella as both are the appendages on bacterial cell wall. They originate from cytoplasm that protrudes outside after penetrating the peptidoglycan layer of cell wall. Fimbriae are made up of 100% protein called fimbrilin or [...]

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Classification of Fungi | Microbiology

They are classified into 7 divisions, distinguished by the presence or absence of a Plasmodium or pseudo-plasmodium. Further named as Division Myxomycota (fungi with plasmodia or pseudo-plasmodia) while the majority of fungi consist of filamentous structure and named as Eumycota. Division I: Myxomycota: It consists of four classes: Class I: Acrasiomycetes: Assimilative phase is free living amoebae which unite as [...]

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