The Triassic Period. At the start of the Triassic period, 250 million years ago, the earth was just recovering from the Permian/Triassic Extinction, which witnessed the demise of over two-thirds of all land-dwelling species and a whopping 95 percent of ocean-dwelling species.
Causes. Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.These bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system.auses. Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
Also Known as (AKA): Whoopie Doopies. Known aliases: Bordetella pertussis (the bacteria that cause pertussis illness); whooping cough (for the whoop sound of someone gasping for air after a coughing spell).Microbe type: bacterium.lso Known as (AKA): Whoopie Doopies. Known aliases: Bordetella pertussis (the bacteria that cause pertussis illness); whooping cough (for the whoop sound of someone gasping for air after a coughing spell).