Bacteria cells (Bacillus sp.) Science Image

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Bacillus sp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of bacteria cells (Bacillus sp.). These rod- shaped bacteria are found in soil and water and are usually saprotrophic (feed on non-living organic matter). However some species are pathogenic causing disease in man and other mammals. Magnification: x8,800 at 5x7cm size.