spirillum

See also: Spirillum

English

From the genus name.

spirillum (plural spirillums or spirilla)

Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
Any of various other spiral-shaped microorganisms.

any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum

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