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Can use characteristics such as morphology, pigmentation, presence/absence of specific genes, or evolutionary relatedness. Can use characteristics such as morphology, pigmentation, presence/absence of specific genes, or evolutionary relatedness
Brings order to a wide diversity of microbial life forms. Brings order to a wide diversity of microbial life forms
Only used for microbes of pathogenic or industrial significance. Only used for microbes of pathogenic or industrial significance
Includes the naming of taxonomic groups in agreement with published rules
