Scientists discover the 'Mount Everest' of bacteria in Caribbean swamps - BreakingNews.ie

The bacterium, called Thiomargarita magnifica, is noteworthy not merely for its size but also because its internal architecture is unlike other bacteria

The largest-known bacterium a vermicelli-shaped organism that was discovered in shallow mangrove swamps in the Caribbean and is big enough to be seen with the naked eye is redefining what is possible… [+3668 chars]

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