Types of Bacteria


Cocci are spherical bacteria.
Bacilli are rod shaped bacteria.
Vibrio bacteria are shaped like a comma or kidney bean.
Spirochaetes are spiral shaped bacetria.
Clusters of cocci bacteria - Staphylococcus aureus.
Chains of cocci bacteria - streptococcus sp.
Chains of bacilli bacteria.
bacilli with flagella (hair like structures)
This bacillus bacteria has the ability to form spores e.g. Bacillus Cereus & Clostridium sp.


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