Terriglobus roseus
Terriglobus roseus is a bacterium belonging to subdivision 1 of the Acidobacteria phylum, and is closely related to the genera Granulicella and Edaphobacter. T. roseus …
Bacteria
Candidatus Koribacter versatilis
Koribacter versatilis is a member of the acidobacteria phylum which itself is a newly devised phylum of bacteria, and is only distantly related to other …
Acidobacterium capsulatum
Acidobacterium capsulatum is a bacterium. It is an acidophilic chemoorganotrophic bacterium containing menaquinone. It is gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, mesophilic, non-spore-forming, capsulated, saccharolytic, and rod-shaped. It …
Serratia marcescens
Definition Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic gram-negative pathogen and one of the main Enterobacteriaceae responsible for hospital-acquired infections. This is due to its resistance to antibiotic …
Gardnerella Vaginalis
Definition Gardnerella vaginalis is the name of a micro-aerophilic coccobacillus found in the vaginal flora. Gardnerella vaginalis does not cause bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection) unless …
What is Eubacteria and its Characteristics?
Eubacteria Definition Eubacteria or “true” bacteria are unicellular, prokaryotic organisms. It has a lipid-containing cell membrane made from glycerol ester lipids. They are characterized by …
Clostridium Botulinum (Definitive Guide)
Definition Clostridium botulinum is a species of the Clostridium genus that produces and secretes the powerful neurotoxin called botulinum toxin. C. botulinum bacteria are anaerobic, …
What are Bacteria their type, structure, where do they live, and uses?
Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist in their millions, in every environment, both inside and outside other organisms. Some bacteria are harmful but most …
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Bacterial Inclusions and Their Function
Inclusions are common in all cells. They are formed by the aggregation of substances that may be either organic or inorganic. The first bacterial inclusions …
Bacterial cytoskeleton
Eukaryotes possess three major cytoskeletal elements: actin filaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments. Actin filaments are made from actin, and microtubules are made from tubulin. Intermediate …