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Bacterial cellular morphologies refer to the characteristic shapes of various types of bacteria, which are often crucial for their identification. Direct examination under a light microscope allows for the classification of these bacteria and archaea.
The basic morphologies are
Cocci, Rod-shaped (shaped like round-ended cylinders), Spirals.
In addition to the basic shapes, there are several other notable bacterial morphologies.
Some bacteria and archaea exhibit unique shapes, such as square or flat box-shaped cells (e.g., the archaeal genus H…