Shortcut Methods
Classification of Bacteria Based on Shape:
Bacterial Shape | Description | Examples |
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Cocci | Spherical or round-shaped bacteria. | Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus |
Bacilli | Rod-shaped bacteria. | Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus, Clostridium |
Spirilla | Spiral-shaped bacteria with rigid, helical bodies. | Spirillum, Campylobacter |
Vibrio | Curved or comma-shaped bacteria. | Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
Spirochetes | Spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible, corkscrew-like bodies. | Borrelia, Treponema, Leptospira |