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Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments. Bacteria are a type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometers in length, bacteria have a number of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spiraRead more
Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments. Bacteria are a type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometers in length, bacteria have a number of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals. Bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats. These organisms can live in soil, the ocean, and inside the human gut.
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There are many different types of bacteria. One way of classifying them is by shape. There are three basic shapes: 1. Spherical (cocci), 2. Rod-shaped (bacilli), and 3. spiral (spirilla). If their coil is very tight they are known as spirochetes.
There are many different types of bacteria. One way of classifying them is by shape. There are three basic shapes:
See less1. Spherical (cocci),
2. Rod-shaped (bacilli), and
3. spiral (spirilla). If their coil is very tight they are known as spirochetes.