bacteria
The origin and history of bacteria.
Etymology
From New Latin bactēria, taken from the Ancient Greek word for a small rod or staff, reflecting the rod-like shape of many bacteria.
The origin and history of bacteria.
From New Latin bactēria, taken from the Ancient Greek word for a small rod or staff, reflecting the rod-like shape of many bacteria.
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