Re: What is the kingdom, phylum, class, order, genes + species of e coli?

Date: Fri Jan 21 17:16:13 2000
Posted By: Dr. Richard J. Obiso, Faculty, Microbiology and Biochemistry, East Tennessee University
Area of science: Microbiology
ID: 947446865.Mi

Message:

E. coli is in the DOMAIN Eubacteria

Kingdom: Prokaryotes (cells lacking nuceli)
Division or Phylum: Gracilicutes (with thinner cell walls - Gram negative, or appear red on a Gram stain).
Class: Section 4 - Gram negative Rods and Cocci (shape of cells)
Order: Enterobacteriaceae
Family: Enterobacteriaceae
Genus: Escherichia
Species: coli

Now, this is what I know. This is as specific as the Bergey's Manual gets. The Bergey's manual is the "bible" to a microbiologist. I hope this helps.

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