What Are Myxos? : Part 2

The myxobacteria are characterized by a complex life cycle that culminates in the formation of a multicellular, macroscopic fruiting body. Some of these are illustrated below.

 

 Myxococcus fulvus

 Myxococcus stipitatus

 Stigmatella aurantiaca

 
(PHOTOS COURTESY OF HANS REICHENBACH)

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