Examples of Prokaryotes | Examples of Eukaryotes

Examples of prokaryotes and eukaryotes help in understanding the difference between both cell types. Prokaryotes are single cell organisms without any true nucleus. While eukaryotes are unicellular or multicellular with true nucleus. Here is a list of examples of prokaryotes and eukaryotes to further clarify the concept. 

Examples of prokaryotes

Some common examples of prokaryotes are:

1. Bacteria (Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus, Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococcus aureus)
2. Cyanobacteria (Nostoc commune)
3. Mycoplasma
4. Archaea
5. Blue green algae

Bacterial cells. Image created in BioRender.com

Examples of Eukaryotes

Some common examples of Eukaryotes are:

1. Human
2. Plant
3. Fungi
4. Animal
5. Amoeba
6. Protozoa/Protists
7. Euglena
8. Paramecium
9. Dinosaurs
10. Oomycetes

Diagram of Paramecium. Image created in BioRenser.com

Worksheet

Find the woksheet related to prokayotes and eukaryotes here. 

For more woksheets click here.

Venn diagram

Venn diagram of prokaryotes and eukaryotes can be studied here.