Bacterial Types

Bacteria are classified into three basic types according to the shape of their cells. Examples of the three types Bacillus, Coccus, and Sprillum are illustrated here.

Bacillus

bacillus bacillus

Coccus

coccus coccus

Spirillum

spirillum spirillum
Last updated Feb. 5, 2001.

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