"Coccobacilli" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Coccobacilli" Meaning

Coccobacilli are a type of bacterial shape. They are rod-shaped bacteria that are typically spherical or oval with somewhat rounded ends, unlike the usual rod-shaped bacteria which have pointed ends. The term "coccobacillus" is a combination of "coccus," meaning sphere, and "bacillus," meaning rod. Examples of coccobacilli include several species of Staphylococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

"Coccobacilli" Examples

Example Sentences for "Coccobacilli"

The scientist researched the unique characteristics of the coccobacilli bacteria that lived in the human gut.
The doctor collected a sample of the infectious coccobacilli to analyze its antibiotic resistance.
In the laboratory, the researcher grew a culture of coccobacilli to study their metabolism.
The patient's symptoms cleared up after treatment with an antibiotic effective against coccobacilli.
The team of microbiologists discovered a new species of coccobacilli, which they named "Microbeum novum".