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What are characteristics and examples of Spirillium?

Asked by Elumas (3170points) September 20th, 2008

Just working on a science project.

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“A type of bacterium that is shaped like a bent rod or a corkscrew. There are two types of spirilla – short rods that are slightly bent and rigid spirals. Spirilla are solitary bacteria, rarely found in chains or clusters.” More info

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P.S. – I think, its actually spirillum

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