stäbchenförmiges

stäbchenförmiges is a German adjective that translates to "rod-shaped" or "bacillary" in English. It is used to describe objects or entities that have a elongated, cylindrical form, resembling a small rod or stick. This term finds application across various scientific and descriptive contexts.

In biology, stäbchenförmiges is frequently used to describe the morphology of bacteria. Many bacterial species are rod-shaped, and this characteristic is often a key factor in their classification and identification. For example, the genus *Escherichia* contains bacteria that are typically stäbchenförmiges.

Beyond microbiology, the term can be used in general descriptive language. For instance, one might refer to a stäbchenförmiges piece of wood or a stäbchenförmiges crystal, indicating its elongated, stick-like appearance. The adjective emphasizes the linear and relatively narrow dimensions of the subject. It contrasts with other shapes like spherical (kugelförmig) or flat (flach). The specific context determines whether a literal or more figurative interpretation of "rod-shaped" is intended.