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Bacillus: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Bacillus • bacilli

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Labeled diagram of a bacillus-shaped bacterial cell showing capsule, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nuclear matter, pili, and a single long flagellum extending from one end.
Bacillus subtilis
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