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Coccoid

Definition:

Coccoid (adjective) refers to the shape resembling a spherical or ovoid form.

Coccoid (noun) is a microbiology term used to describe a bacterium that has a spherical or ovoid shape.

Examples:

Adjective:

• The coccoid bacteria displayed a round shape under the microscope.
• The coccoid structure of the pollen grains made them easily identifiable.
• Some algae have coccoid cells.

Noun:

• The scientist analyzed the coccoids found in the water sample.
• Microbiologists observed an increase in coccoid populations in the contaminated area.
• The student examined the coccoid using dye staining techniques.

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