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Bacteria can be classified by shape. For the following bacteria species, give their basic bacterial shape.

Streptococcus pyogenes:____________________ Paenibacillus polymyxa:_____________________ Aquaspirillum bengal:______________________

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Streptococcus pyrogenes : Round (or) Ovoid

Paenibaccilus polymyxa:

Aquaspirillum bengal: Helical

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Streptococcus pyogenes are gram positive, Round shaped, Anaerobic growth bacteria, Non-motile bacteria.
  • Aquaspirillum bengal is helical in shape with its composition of deoxyribonucleic acid and cytosine. It is Gram negative and chemo-organotrophic. It is also motile with the help of flagella.
  • Paenibacillus polymyxa is also known as Bacillus polymyxa which is capable of fixing nitrogen. It is found in soil, plant tissues and marine sediments. It has a major role in forest ecosystems and potential future applications as a biofertilizer and biocontrol agent in agriculture.
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