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Spirillum bacteria get their name from the fact that they look like spirals. They eat what many other types of bacteria eat, which is anything they can acquire, from sugar to air.

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When bacteria are spiral shaped they are called?

spirillum


What kingdom does a spirillum belong?

A spirillum belongs to the kingdom Bacteria. It is a type of bacteria that is characterized by its spiral shape.


What is the scientific name for spirillum?

Spirillum is the name of two species of spiral shaped, Gram-negative bacteria in the family Spirillaceae. The bacteria in the family are two species, Spirillum volutans and Spirillum winogradskyi. Spirillum have been found to be the cause of rat-bite fever and Lyme disease.


What is the common name for spirillum volutans ehrenberg?

The common name for Spirillum volutans Ehrenberg is "spirillum bacteria." These bacteria are spiral-shaped and often found in freshwater environments. They are known for their corkscrew-like swimming motion.


Is spirilla a shape of viruses?

No, Spirillum is a bacteria and not a virus. It basically twists like a spiral and there are 2 different species, Spirillum volutans and Spirillum winogradskyi.


What kingdom does spirillum belong to?

Spirillum belongs to the Kingdom Bacteria. It is a genus of Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacteria that can be found in various environments, including water and soil.


What does spirilla do?

Spirillum helps bacteria to move ahead.


Who discovered spirillum bacteria?

anton van leewanhoek


What is spirillum volutans?

Spirillum volutans is a type of the bacteria Spirillum.Spirillum volutans has a corkscrew shape, and little tuffs of flagella putruding out of the polar ends. It is a very large bacteria.


What is spirilla meningitis?

This is a type of meningitis caused by the bacteria spirillum serpens.


Who discovered spirillum?

anton van leewanhoek


What is cork-screw shaped form of bacteria called?

Spirilium