The most recently discovered bacteria is

Thiomargarita namibiensis

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Bacillus thuringiensis

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Pseudomonas putida

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Thiomargarita namibiensis
Thiomargarita namibiensis is the most recently discovered bacteria. This bacteria is found in the ocean sediments. This is the largest bacteria which has been discovered. The size of the bacteria ranges from 100-300 microns. The bacterial cells can be observed with naked eye. The bacterial cells are coccoid and are arranged in chains.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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