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Bacterium
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a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bacteria
Examples
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium found in the intestines of humans and animals.
