| MadSci Network: Microbiology |
Monerans are also called procaryotes. They are special because they are the simplest, singular cell life forms that exist. Some examples of monerans would inclue most or a wide range of bacteria like cyanobacteria, purple bacteria and eubacteria. Some monerans show plant-like characteristics such as the process of photosynthesis. Some monerans must get energy from the sunlight like plants. Some monerans also show animal-like characteristics. For example, some are chemoheterotrophs which means they "eat" or absorb elements and organic compounds to get their energy. Animals have to eat and absorb organic compounds to get energy too. So from these two examples some monerans do show plant-like and animal-like characteristics. I hope this information answers the question.
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