Monera (Noun)
Meaning
Prokaryotic bacteria and blue-green algae and various primitive pathogens; because of lack of consensus on how to divide the organisms into phyla informal names are used for the major divisions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The monera kingdom comprises a vast array of prokaryotic organisms, including bacteria and blue-green algae, and plays a significant role in ecosystems worldwide.
- Monera consist of a diverse group of single-celled organisms characterized by the absence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- The classification of monera is often challenging due to the relative simplicity and inconsistency in cell structure among the different species.
- In monera, genetic material is typically found in a single circular chromosome floating freely in the cytoplasm.
- Since monera do not fit into the traditional phylum-based classification system, scientists often use informal names to categorize the major divisions within this taxonomic group.