Kingdom Monera is primarily composed of prokaryotic organisms, including bacteria and archaea. However, it is important to note that the classification of bacteria is complex and constantly evolving. Traditionally, Monera was divided into two main groups: bacteria and archaea. The classification into specific phyla varies based on the criteria used, and there may not be a universally accepted list of 35 phyla.
That said, here are some of the well-recognized phyla within the kingdom Monera (bacteria and archaea). This list may not reach 35 distinct phyla, but it represents major groups found within this kingdom.
Bacterial Phyla:
- Proteobacteria
- Firmicutes
- Actinobacteria
- Bacteroidetes
- Cyanobacteria
- Chlamydiae
- Spirochaetes
- Fusobacteria
- Acidobacteria
- Planctomycetes
- Verrucomicrobia
- Gemmatimonadetes
- Nitrospirae
- Tenericutes (Mollicutes)
- Desulfobacterota
- Deinococcus-Thermus
- Thermotogae
- Chlorobi
- Synergistetes
- Elusimicrobia
- Kiritimatiellae
- Microgenomates
- Myxobacteria
- Aenigmarchaeota
Archaeal Phyla:
- Euryarchaeota
- Crenarchaeota
- Thaumarchaeota
- Korarchaeota
- Nanoarchaeota
- Asgardarchaeota
- Methanogens
- Halophiles
- Thermophiles
Note:
- Some of these phyla may contain subdivisions or classes that are significant in various ecological and biotechnological contexts.
- While the distinction between archaea and bacteria is well established, many of the classifications within bacteria can be debated due to the discovery of new species and advancements in genetic analysis.
The number and classification can vary significantly due to ongoing research and the discovery of new organisms. Thus, while you may find lists that claim to enumerate specific phyla, those are often subject to revision based on new data.