bacterium
The origin and history of bacterium.
Etymology
From New Latin bactērium, from the Ancient Greek word for "small staff," referring to the rod-like shape common among these organisms.
The origin and history of bacterium.
From New Latin bactērium, from the Ancient Greek word for "small staff," referring to the rod-like shape common among these organisms.
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