Bacteria’s Naming, Shape and Arrangement

There are three basic shapes of bacteria: coccus, bacilus, and spiral. Based on planes of division, the coccus shape can appear in several distinct arrangements: diplococcus, streptococcus, tetrad, sarcina, and staphylococcus. ... The spiral shape can appear in several forms: vibrio, spirillum, and spirochete. #diplococcus #tetrad #sarcina #vibrio #spirillum #coccus #bacilus #spiral #bacteria