Noxolo Mkhize
For this assignment, I've adopted Alphaproteobacteria, a remarkably diverse class of bacteria. These microscopic organisms are found in a vast array of environments, from the depths of the ocean to the soil beneath our feet. What makes Alphaproteobacteria particularly significant is their crucial role in numerous biogeochemical cycles, contributing to the health and stability of ecosystems worldwide. They're basically the unsung heroes of the microbial world, working tirelessly while we get all the credit!
The image shows rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria stained in purple, which could represent an Alphaproteobacteria species.
This is a transmission electron microscope (TEM) image of Alphaproteobacteria, specifically Wolbachia—an intracellular bacterial genus commonly found in arthropods and nematodes. The image shows multiple round-shaped Wolbachia cells within a eukaryotic host cell. The bacteria appear as darkly stained, membrane-bound structures, indicating their presence inside vacuoles.
