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The bacterial world

Uncover the mysteries of bacteria, one of Earth's oldest organisms. Learn about their unique structure, ecology, and relationships with humans, animals, and plants. Discover the importance of controlling pathogenic bacteria in various contexts.

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The bacterial world

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  1. The bacterial world

  2. Bacteria in the living world Bacteria = one of the three groups of organisms on Earth The first bacteria appeared on Earth 3,8 billion years ago !! « Only » 7300 species known at this time (but it’s estimated that there are several million undiscovered…)

  3. What are bacteria ? Bacteria = also named prokaryotes, compared to eukaryotes cells Prokaryotes (bacteria) Eukaryotes (for example animal cell or vegetal cell)

  4. What are bacteria ? Comparison of characteristics Not a real nucleus  Pro ( = nearly in Greek) karyo (= nucleus in Greek) Real nucleus  Eu ( = true in Greek) karyo (= nucleus in Greek)

  5. Different groups of bacteria Two main groups depending on the form of bacteria Rods Cocci Examples : Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Lactococcus… Examples : Salmonella, E.coli, Pseudomonas…

  6. Bacteria structure Example with a rod :

  7. Bacteria structure Their structural characteristics confer special properties : Thick cell wall and capsule  resistance in environment and against immune system of humans and animals… Dynamic genetic material  rapid acquisition of new properties (antibiotics resistance, toxin production…) Flagellum  mobility Pili  adhesiveness on different materials or living tissue

  8. Bacterial ecology Where live bacteria ??? … EVERYWHERE ON EARTH !! Independently in the environment : - aquatic (pond, river, sea…) - soil - air (only a way of conveyance) … sometimes in extreme environments (volcano, geyser, deep trenches…) In contact with other living organisms : - humans - animals - plants… Example : Thermotoga maritima, bacteria that lives at 90°C in volvanic hot springs

  9. Bacterial ecology The differents relationship bacteria with humans, animals, plants… Symbiosis  Bacteria do not cause problems and are benefit to the host Pathogenic  Bacteria cause troubles and diseases to their host Commensalism  Bacteria live on the host without causing troubles Only some dozen of species (a few part of the 7300 species known) !!!! But control of these bacteria is important : -in medical context -in consumer products (pharmaceuticals, food…)

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