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What is the size of smallest and largest bacteria ?

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The smallest bacteria is Mycoplasma genitalium, which has a size of 200–300 nm in diameter. The largest bacterium is Thiomargarita namibiensis which has a size of 100–300 micrometers in diameter.

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