Spirillum definition

Spirillum

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WordNet

(1) Any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form

(2) Spirally twisted elongate rodlike bacteria usually living in stagnant water

WiktionaryText

Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
Any of various other spiral-shaped microorganisms.