Classification of bacteria

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Across
  1. 1. A spherical shaped bacterium
  2. 5. Prokaryotic microorganisms found in virtually every environment on Earth.
  3. 7. The highest taxonomic rank, consisting of Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
  4. 11. The system of naming organisms according to established rules.
  5. 12. Variant of a species identified by its unique antigens.
  6. 13. The basic unit of biological classification, often capable of interbreeding.
  7. 14. Staining method used to differentiate bacteria based on cell wall composition.
  8. 15. A taxonomic rank below order, grouping related genera.
Down
  1. 2. A visible mass of microorganisms grown from a single cell.
  2. 3. A spiral shaped bacterium
  3. 4. A classification method based on the patterns of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes.
  4. 6. A rod-shaped bacterium.
  5. 8. The scientific system of classifying organisms based on shared characteristics.
  6. 9. A taxonomic rank above species, grouping closely related species.
  7. 10. Bacterial variant classified by its susceptibility to specific bacteriophages.