diplokokkine
Diplokokkine is a term used in microbiology to describe a Gram-positive coccus bacterium that characteristically divides to form pairs. The prefix "diplo-" signifies two, and "coccus" refers to a spherical shape. These bacteria are typically found in various environments, including soil, water, and as part of the normal flora of humans and animals.
While the term "diplokokkine" generally refers to the morphology, it is often associated with specific genera
The arrangement of bacteria into pairs or other specific shapes can be a useful diagnostic feature for