Bacterial Morphology Flashcards
1
Q
Very small unicellular microorganisms ubiquitous in nature
A
Bacteria
2
Q
Three most common morphologies
A
Coccus, Bacillus, Spirillum
3
Q
Spherical bacteria…may occur in pairs, groups of four, in grape clusters, in chains, or cubical arrangements
A
coccus
4
Q
rod-shaped bacteria…generally occur singly, occasionally found in pairs or chains
A
bacillus
5
Q
Spiral-shaped bacteria
A
spirillum
6
Q
Elongated spherical or ovoid form
A
coccobacilli
7
Q
bacilli that occur in long chains or threads
A
filamentous
8
Q
bacilli with tapered ends
A
fusiform
