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Chapter 15: Viruses and Microorganisms 
Viruses Affecting Humans
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center provides this table of viruses that can affect humans. The table is separated by DNA and RNA viruses. Which type of virus is responsible for chickenpox?

Life's Extremists
Archaebacteria live in environments usually considered inhospitable to other forms of life. Read this introduction to the Archae to learn more about this unique kingdom.

Dinoflagellates
This site has descriptions and photographs of dinoflagellates. It includes links to sites that discuss red tides and dinoflagellate toxins. Why are some dinoflagellates called algae?

 
 
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