Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The importance of classification, nomenclature, and identification for microbial taxonomy.
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Microbial taxonomy is a system where microbes are classified or categorized according to their similar characteristic features. The living organisms are classified into different categories such as kingdom, phylum, and so on. It is of utmost importance to classify as well name the organisms based on their characteristics.
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