Bacteria - Classification by shape Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three different classifications of bacteria?
A
Coccus (spherical)
Bacillus (rod-shaped)
Curved
2
Q
What are spherical bacteria also called?
A
Coccus
3
Q
What are rod-shaped bacteria also called?
A
Bacillus
4
Q
What are coccus shaped bacteria also called?
A
Spherical
5
Q
What are bacillus shaped bacteria also called?
A
Rod-shaped
6
Q
What are the four types of coccus/spherical bacteria?
A
Single/coccus
Pairs/diplococci
Chains/streptococci
Clusters/staphylococci
7
Q
What are the two types of bacillus/rod-shaped bacteria?
A
Bacilli
Clostridia
8
Q
What are the two types of curved bacteria?
A
Spirilla (spiral)
Vibrio (comma-shaped)
