Bacteria lacking flagella and moving by gliding are

Rickettsiae

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Eubacteria

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Spirochaetes

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Myxobacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C Myxobacteria
Myxobacteria are also called as slime bacteria. They are Gram-negative bacteria. They lack flagella. They move by gliding. Hence, they are also called gliding bacteria. They live in the soil and feed on insoluble organic substances. Examples include Anaeromyxobacter, Vulgatibacter.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Myxobacteria.'

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