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classification of bacteria ? .


shafiya1137 29th Oct, 2020
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sapanapatil4561 29th Oct, 2020
Hello!
Bacterial classification on the basis of shape:
  • Cocci (spherical)
  • Bacillus (rod shape)
  • Spirilla (spiral)
  • Vibrios (Comma shaped)
  • Spirochaetes.
Based on staining action:
  • Gram positive bacteria
  • Gram negative bacteria
Reeyaa Saxena 29th Oct, 2020

Hello. Bacteria are classified into five groups according to their basic shapes:

1) spherical (cocci)

2)  rod (bacilli)

3) spiral (spirilla)

4) comma (vibrios)

5) corkscrew (spirochaetes)

Hope that helps !

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