Section 4
Classification of Microorganisms
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The Taxonomic Scheme
Bacterial taxonomy is the rank-based classification of bacteria.
The Diagnostic Scheme
Diagnosis of infectious disease sometimes involves identifying an infectious agent either directly or indirectly.

The Species Concept in Microbiology
The number of species of bacteria and archaea is surprisingly small, despite their early evolution, genetic, and ecological diversity.

Classification and Nomenclature
Nomenclature is the set of rules and conventions that govern the names of taxa.