Sheath Bacterial cells 10 um FIGURE 11.20 Sheathed Bacteria Phase-contrast photomicro- graph of a Sphaerotilus species.

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What is the role of the sheath?

Sheath
Bacterial cells
10 um
FIGURE 11.20 Sheathed Bacteria Phase-contrast photomicro-
graph of a Sphaerotilus species.
Transcribed Image Text:Sheath Bacterial cells 10 um FIGURE 11.20 Sheathed Bacteria Phase-contrast photomicro- graph of a Sphaerotilus species.
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