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How are bacteria classified on the basis of morphology?

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Size of bacteria ranges between 2.0 μm - 5 μm. Rigid cell wall determines the shape of bacterial cell.
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Classification of bacteria based on shape :
i) Cocci  - round or spherical cells.
ii) Bacilli  -  rod shape.
iii) Vibrios  -  comma shape.
iv) Spirillum  -  cells that have more than one complete twist.
v) Pleomorphic  -  not having definite shape.
Eg: Acetobacter
vi) Filamentous  -  thread like.
Eg: Actinomycetes, Beggiotoa

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