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[-] leisesprecher@feddit.org 11 points 1 year ago

Because it's derived from the Greek kokkos, meaning berry, because the bacteria are round (like berries) and not elongated like other bacteria.

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

super cool info

[-] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 3 points 1 year ago

Ah! Thank you for that knowledge

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