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Classification of Bacteria Based on Shape:

Bacterial ShapeDescriptionExamples
CocciSpherical or round-shaped bacteria.Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus
BacilliRod-shaped bacteria.Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus, Clostridium
SpirillaSpiral-shaped bacteria with rigid, helical bodies.Spirillum, Campylobacter
VibrioCurved or comma-shaped bacteria.Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus
SpirochetesSpiral-shaped bacteria with flexible, corkscrew-like bodies.Borrelia, Treponema, Leptospira

Gram Staining:

Staining ResultDescriptionExamples
Gram-PositiveRetains violet stain, appears purple/blue under the microscope.Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Clostridium
Gram-NegativeDoes not retain violet stain, appears pink/red under the microscope.Escherichia coli (E. coli), Pseudomonas, Salmonella


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