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Classification of Bacteria Based on Shape:

Bacterial Shape Description Examples
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


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