MICROBIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site spirillum Spirillum. Image: Dyersburg State Community College A type of bacterium that is shaped like a bent rod or a corkscrew. There are two types of spirilla – short rods that are slightly bent and rigid spirals. Spirilla are solitary bacteria, rarely found in chains or clusters. Related category    • MICROBIOLOGY Source: National Human Genome Research Institute Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP