Bacterial cell morphology - Shape Flashcards

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Coccus (cocci)

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spherical

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Bacillus (bacilli)

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rod-shaped

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Spirillum (spirilla)

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spiral

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Coccobacillus

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rod-shaped with round ends [often mistaken for coccus]

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Vibrio

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short curved rod

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Spirochete

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Spiral shaped cell with unique motility

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Pleomorphic

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vary in shape

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