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It truly depends on the bacteria. They can live for very long and replicate over a long period of time, or replicate very fast and die fast. There is no set time.
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∙ 14y agoWhat happens when bactria die or are destryed? What happens to the broken bacteria?
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∙ 13y agoIn normal humidity and at room temperature, it can live from a few hours to a day. Different temperatures and humidity can change its life span.
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Is E. coli in Elephant ears?
E. coli is coliform Bacteria that prefers intestine .
Where does escheichia coli belong?
Escherichia coli, also known as E coli, are found and belong in the lower intestine. They are found in warm blooded organisms.
Are animals affected by the E coli bacteria?
Yes animals are affected by the disease e-coli and they can easily transmit e-coli to humans.To reduce chances of getting e-coli from animals, wash hands thoroughly with water and disinfectant soap. Animals such as Cattle, Cows, and Reptiles are prone to transmitting e-coli to humans especially children under the age of 5 so you should be extremely cautious with young children around the animals noted above or their manure! :) Hope this helps xxx
What happens if your kid eats duck feces?
Your kid could possibly get E. Coli, which thrives in all types of feces, and E. Coli is a bacteria that could possibly kill your kid. However, your kid might not get the E. Coli infection, but it also could cause vomiting later. There is nothing certain about what will happen if your kid eats duck feces, though.
Is E coli heterotrophic or autotrophic?
E.coli the most familiar bacterium.It is a Coliform bacterium i.e. it lives in intestine of man.As it gets its food from human intestine it is parasitic and all parasites are heterotrophic , hence it is also heterotrophic. Autotrophic bacteria are mostly Cyanobacteria.E. coli is opertunistic pathogenic for human beings.
What is the life span of e-coli bacteria in the ground?
it continues to grow.
What is the life span of E. coli bacteria on dry surfaces?
No longer than 8 hours
What is the scientific name for E coli?
Escherichia coli
Is E coli a cell?
No. E-Coli is a bacterium.
Is E. coli or salmonella worse?
e coli
Is e-coli a parasite or not?
Not. E Coli is a bacterium.
Where does e-coli grow?
in nature, where does e coli grow
How big is a E coli?
E .coli like a camel .
Is there a cure for E. coli?
yes there is a cure for E. Coli
Are E. coli and e aerogenes cocco-bacillus?
E. coli is coccobacillus
Is E. coli a major cause of UTI?
E coli is the most common cause of UTI.
Is e coli contagious?
Yes, E. coli is extremely contagious.
