Section 1
Prokaryotic Diversity
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Classification of Prokaryotes
Prokaryotic organisms were the first living things on earth and still inhabit every environment, no matter how extreme.
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The Origins of Archaea and Bacteria
Archaea are believed to have evolved from gram-positive bacteria and can occupy more extreme environments.
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Extremophiles and Biofilms
Prokaryotes are well adapted to living in all types of conditions, including extreme ones, and prefer to live in colonies called biofilms.