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The three basic shapes of bacteria are

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▪ Coccus (spherical)
▪ Bacillus (rod shaped)
▪ Spiral (twisted)

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Generally most —— are monomorphic, while some are pleomorphic.

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bacteria

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• Cocci may be oval, elongated or flattened on one side.

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Cocci

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Arrangement of Cocci

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Coccus
Diplococci
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Sarcina
Tedtrad

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• The cylinder or rod shaped bacteria are called

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bacillus (plural:bacilli)

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Arrangement of Bacilli

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Coccobacillus
Bacilli
Diplobacilli
Palisades
Streptobacilli

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are curved bacteria which can range from gently curved shape to a cock-screw like spiral.

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Spirilla (spiral)

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3 forms of Spiral

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Vibrio
Spirillum
Spirochete

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