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Comma-shaped bacterium is called _______.

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vibrio
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bacillus
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coccus
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spirillum
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Solution

The correct option is A vibrio
Bacteria are classified into different types based on their shapes. Comma-shaped bacteria are called vibrio. Rod-shaped bacteria are called bacilli. Spherical-shaped bacteria are called cocci. Spiral-shaped bacteria are called spirillum.

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