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  • Spirilla: Understanding Spiral-Shaped Bacteria - Definition, Characteristics & Examples
    A single spiral shaped bacteria is called a spirillum.

    Here's a little more about them:

    * Shape: Spirilla are characterized by their rigid, helical (spiral) shape.

    * Size: They are generally larger than other bacteria, measuring around 0.5-2.0 micrometers in diameter and 10-100 micrometers in length.

    * Movement: Some spirilla are motile, meaning they can move. They achieve this through flagella, whip-like structures that extend from their bodies.

    * Examples: Notable examples of spirilla include *Campylobacter jejuni* (causes food poisoning) and *Treponema pallidum* (causes syphilis).

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about spirilla! 😊

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