Bacterial Morphology and Arrangement

These flashcards cover key concepts related to bacterial morphology and arrangement, essential for understanding their classification and characteristics.

What are the different shapes of bacteria classified as cocci?

Coccus, Diplococcus, Tetrad, Sarcina.

What is the elevation type for flat colony morphology?

Flat.

Name the arrangement of bacillus bacteria.

Bacillus, Diplobacillus, Streptobacillus.

What colony morphology describes a raised elevation?

Raised.

What are some examples of colony margin types?

Irregular, Entire, Erose, Lobate, Umbonate.

What is the term used for bacteria that do not have a definitive shape?

Pleomorphic.

What is the shape and arrangement of Spirillum bacteria?

Spiral.

Describe the colony morphology described as 'punctiform'.

Very small, pinpoint colonies.

What is the difference between Staphylococci and Streptococci?

Staphylococci form clusters, while Streptococci form chains.

What does the term 'vibrio' refer to in bacterial morphology?

Comma-shaped bacteria.