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Rod-shaped bacteria / Bacilli
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Rod-shaped bacteria, commonly referred to as bacilli (singular: bacillus), are bacteria characterized by their elongated, cylindrical shape. This morphological group is found across various bacterial taxa and is not limited to a single genus or family
Interestingly, genetically identical bacteria can display morphological differences even under controlled laboratory conditions. In species like Escherichia coli and other rod-shaped bacteria, the coordination of surface area and volume growth plays a crucial role in shaping cell morphology.
see also:
[Bacterial cellular morphologies](brain://64cmT8UQeUibfXF-N4FfYA/BacterialCellularMorph…