Bacterial Systematics Taxonomy and Bacterial Ecology

Résumé

This book, Bacterial Systematics: Taxonomy and Bacterial Ecology by BENDJEDDOU Kamel, presents a comprehensive overview of bacterial taxonomy, classification, nomenclature, and ecology. It explores phenotypic, biochemical, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic methods used to identify and classify bacteria. The book also discusses bacterial morphology, staining techniques, growth traits, metabolic characteristics, and modern genomic approaches. In addition, it introduces major bacterial groups according to Bergey’s classification system. Designed for students and researchers in microbiology, the work provides a clear and structured understanding of bacterial diversity, systematics, and their importance in clinical, environmental, and scientific contexts.