The largest bacteria are found in the Caribbean.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Scientists found the biggest bacteria in this world. Thiomargarita magnifica, non-pathogenic bacteria the size of an eyelash, attracting the attention of scientists who believe that there is still much life on Earth undiscovered.
The largest known bacteria in the world has been discovered by scientists, and can be seen with the naked eye. Scientists are now redefining what is possible for bacteria thanks to discovery Thiomargarita magnifica in the Caribbean shallow mangrove wetlands.
“It’s thousands of times larger than a regular-sized bacterium. Finding this bacterium is like meeting a human as tall as Mount Everest,” said marine biologist Jean-Marie Volland, who published the study. News.Sky.
Olivier Gros, a microbiologist at the University of the Antilles and one of the leaders of the study, found the bacteria in various locations on the island. Almost Guadeloupe in sulfur-rich seawater.
The length of a typical bacterial species is between one and five micrometers (0.001 mm). But this species can reach lengths of up to 10,000 micrometers or one centimeter. The largest bacteria known to date are about 750 micrometers.
Volland added that the new bacteria demonstrate how some life on Earth is still awaiting discovery. “Life is interesting, very diverse and very complex. It is very important to stay curious and open-minded,” he said.
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