Title: Eubacteria - The Definitive Guide | Biology Dictionary
Headings: Eubacteria
Eubacteria
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Archaebacteria vs Eubacteria
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Content: Since eubacteria are so common, this group comprises one of the three domains of life: Bacteria. Overview
Within the prokaryotic organisms, there are two main divisions: Eubacteria and Archaebacteria. The Eubacteria are found in the domain Bacteria, while the archaebacteria are found in the domain Archaebacteria. Eubacteria have the typical characteristics of a prokaryotic organism, but they also have the ability to form spores and can be pathogenic organisms (i.e. cause disease in humans and animals). Eubacteria can reproduce through binary fission or budding, and often form large colonies that can create extracellular structures like “biofilms” that protect the colony in unique ways. Characteristics of Eubacteria
Eubacteria, or microorganisms lacking a defined membrane nucleus, have several general characteristics. As prokaryotes, they do not have any membrane-bound organelles. Most eubacteria are enclosed by a cellular wall, which is made up of peptidoglycans in a cross-linked chain pattern.