Light micrograph of spirochaetes bacteria
Spirochaetes. Light micrograph of several spiral- shaped spirochaetes bacteria seen amongst a pool of unidentified rod-shaped bacteria. Spirochaetes are a family of spirally twisted unicellular bacteria that are widespread in aquatic environments and in the bodies of animals. Some can cause diseases, most notably, the syphilis causing Treponema pallidum. Magnification: x107 at 35mm size.
Size: 5106px × 3410px
Photo credit: © Eric Grave / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: bacteria, light, micro-organisms, microbe, microbiology, micrograph, spirochaete, spirochaetes
